US Bridges

Averill RD over Mattagodus Stream

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.1 MI NE of Springfield · Structure no. 5185

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Averill RD over Mattagodus Stream is a steel culvert carrying Averill RD over Mattagodus Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesAverill RD
CrossesMattagodus Stream
Location0.1 MI NE of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.44654, -68.11378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic624 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Averill RD over Mattagodus Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Averill RD over Mattagodus Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Averill RD over Mattagodus Stream carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Averill RD over Mattagodus Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Averill RD over Mattagodus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.