US Bridges

Elm ST over Sedgeunkedunk Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .1 MI S JCT 15 · Structure no. 5638

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,130
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Sedgeunkedunk Stream is a concrete slab carrying Elm ST over Sedgeunkedunk 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,382 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElm ST
CrossesSedgeunkedunk Stream
Location.1 MI S JCT 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.76684, -68.77982
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2016)
Projected traffic4,382 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elm ST over Sedgeunkedunk Stream built?

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

What condition is Elm ST over Sedgeunkedunk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST over Sedgeunkedunk Stream carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Sedgeunkedunk Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Sedgeunkedunk Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.