US Bridges

W Corinth RD over Kenduskeag Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1.2 MI S of JCT RTE 15 · Structure no. 5533

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
927
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Corinth RD over Kenduskeag Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Corinth RD over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2036. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesW Corinth RD
CrossesKenduskeag Stream
Location1.2 MI S of JCT RTE 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.97281, -69.02212
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
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2016)
Projected traffic1,483 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 W Corinth RD over Kenduskeag Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Corinth RD over Kenduskeag 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W Corinth RD over Kenduskeag Stream carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Corinth RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Corinth RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.