US Bridges

Center ST over E Br Sebasticook R

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 200 Ft NE of Water ST · Structure no. 5277

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST over E Br Sebasticook R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST over E Br Sebasticook R 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCenter ST
CrossesE Br Sebasticook R
Location200 Ft NE of Water ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83728, -69.2735
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2016)
Projected traffic253 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Center ST over E Br Sebasticook R built?

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

What condition is Center ST over E Br Sebasticook R 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Center ST over E Br Sebasticook R carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center ST over E Br Sebasticook R?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST over E Br Sebasticook R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.