US Bridges

Loud RD over Dixmont (martin) Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.2 MI SE of JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 5854

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loud RD over Dixmont (martin) Stream is a concrete slab carrying Loud RD over Dixmont (martin) Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLoud RD
CrossesDixmont (martin) Stream
Location2.2 MI SE of JCT RTE 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.73726, -69.15253
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2016)
Projected traffic189 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loud RD over Dixmont (martin) Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loud RD over Dixmont (martin) 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 Loud RD over Dixmont (martin) Stream carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loud RD over Dixmont (martin) Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Loud RD over Dixmont (martin) Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.