Grand Lake Road over E Br Penobscot River
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 2.8 MI E Townline · Structure no. 6042
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Lake Road over E Br Penobscot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Lake Road over E Br Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 86 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2036. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand Lake Road over E Br Penobscot River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Grand Lake Road over E Br Penobscot River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Grand Lake Road over E Br Penobscot River carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grand Lake Road over E Br Penobscot River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Lake Road over E Br Penobscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.