Alton Tannery RD over Dead Stream
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 1.2 MI NE of Hudson · Structure no. 5100
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alton Tannery RD over Dead Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alton Tannery RD over Dead Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 97 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alton Tannery RD over Dead Stream built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Alton Tannery RD over Dead Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Alton Tannery RD over Dead Stream carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Alton Tannery RD over Dead Stream?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Alton Tannery RD over Dead Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.