Center ST over Mattawamkeag River
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 0.5 MI S of Reed Plt · Structure no. 5105
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center ST over Mattawamkeag River is a concrete tee beam carrying Center ST over Mattawamkeag River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1928, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2036. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Center ST over Mattawamkeag River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center ST over Mattawamkeag River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Center ST over Mattawamkeag River carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Center ST over Mattawamkeag River?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Center ST over Mattawamkeag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.