US Bridges

Five RD over Souadabscook Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.2 MI N of JCT RTE US2 · Structure no. 5632

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
803
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five RD over Souadabscook Stream is a concrete slab carrying Five RD over Souadabscook 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 6 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 803 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFive RD
CrossesSouadabscook Stream
Location0.2 MI N of JCT RTE US2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80061, -69.05239
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2016)
Projected traffic1,285 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Five RD over Souadabscook Stream built?

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

What condition is Five RD over Souadabscook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Five RD over Souadabscook Stream carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Five RD over Souadabscook Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Five RD over Souadabscook Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.