Fuller RD over Harvey Brook
PoorPosted for loadPenobscot County, Maine · 0.9 MI E of JCT Five RD · Structure no. 5505
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fuller RD over Harvey Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Fuller RD over Harvey Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Fuller RD over Harvey Brook built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fuller RD over Harvey Brook 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fuller RD over Harvey Brook carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fuller RD over Harvey Brook?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fuller RD over Harvey Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.