US Bridges

County RD over Sunkhaze Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.6 MI NE Pickerel Pd RD · Structure no. 5605

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Sunkhaze Stream is a concrete slab carrying County RD over Sunkhaze Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD
CrossesSunkhaze Stream
Location0.6 MI NE Pickerel Pd RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.00117, -68.49112
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2016)
Projected traffic347 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County RD over Sunkhaze Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD over Sunkhaze 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Sunkhaze Stream carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Sunkhaze Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Sunkhaze Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.