US Bridges

Pea Ridge RD over Medunkeunk Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.9 MI NW of JCT RTE 116 · Structure no. 5954

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pea Ridge RD over Medunkeunk Stream is a concrete frame carrying Pea Ridge RD over Medunkeunk Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2036. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPea Ridge RD
CrossesMedunkeunk Stream
Location0.9 MI NW of JCT RTE 116
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.41265, -68.51787
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2016)
Projected traffic574 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pea Ridge RD over Medunkeunk Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pea Ridge RD over Medunkeunk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pea Ridge RD over Medunkeunk Stream carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pea Ridge RD over Medunkeunk Stream?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pea Ridge RD over Medunkeunk Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.