US Bridges

Western Av over Souadabscook Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 2 MI E Townline · Structure no. 5109

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,536
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Av over Souadabscook Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Western Av over Souadabscook Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 2,536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Av
CrossesSouadabscook Stream
Location2 MI E Townline
RouteState Highway 202
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.74884, -68.9241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,536 (2016)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Av over Souadabscook Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Av over Souadabscook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Western Av over Souadabscook Stream carry?

About 2,536 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Av over Souadabscook Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Western Av over Souadabscook Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.