US Bridges

Kenduskeag RD over Black Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.1 MI NE of JCT RTE 222 · Structure no. 5253

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,763
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenduskeag RD over Black Stream is a concrete slab carrying Kenduskeag RD over Black 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 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,645 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKenduskeag RD
CrossesBlack Stream
Location0.1 MI NE of JCT RTE 222
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.8701, -68.93164
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2016)
Projected traffic2,645 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Kenduskeag RD over Black Stream built?

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

What condition is Kenduskeag RD over Black 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kenduskeag RD over Black Stream carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kenduskeag RD over Black Stream?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kenduskeag RD over Black Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.