Main ST over Wrights Mill
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 3.3 MI E Townline · Structure no. 5418
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,927
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over Wrights Mill is a steel culvert carrying Main ST over Wrights Mill in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,927 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,891 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over Wrights Mill built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST over Wrights Mill 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 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over Wrights Mill carry?
About 1,927 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over Wrights Mill?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).
Who owns Main ST over Wrights Mill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.