US Bridges

Newburg RD over Souadabscook Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1 MI NE Hinkley Hill Road · Structure no. 5225

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
966
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newburg RD over Souadabscook Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newburg RD over Souadabscook Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 966 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNewburg RD
CrossesSouadabscook Stream
Location1 MI NE Hinkley Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78385, -68.95391
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic966 (2016)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Newburg RD over Souadabscook Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newburg RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Newburg RD over Souadabscook Stream carry?

About 966 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newburg RD over Souadabscook Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Newburg RD over Souadabscook Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.