Center ST over Meadow Brook
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 4.0 MI S of Reed Plt · Structure no. 5106
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center ST over Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST over Meadow Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center ST over Meadow Brook 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Center ST over Meadow Brook carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Center ST over Meadow Brook?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Center ST over Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.