US Bridges

Beans Mills RD over Kenduskeag Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.6 MI S of JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 6043

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beans Mills RD over Kenduskeag Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beans Mills RD over Kenduskeag Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeans Mills RD
CrossesKenduskeag Stream
Location0.6 MI S of JCT RTE 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.98631, -69.05469
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2016)
Projected traffic509 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beans Mills RD over Kenduskeag Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beans Mills RD over Kenduskeag 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 Beans Mills RD over Kenduskeag Stream carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beans Mills RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beans Mills RD over Kenduskeag Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.