US HWY 202 over Souadabscook Stream
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 0.3 Mi. N of JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 6079
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,958
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US HWY 202 over Souadabscook Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US HWY 202 over Souadabscook Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,958 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,341 by 2036. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US HWY 202 over Souadabscook Stream built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US HWY 202 over Souadabscook Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US HWY 202 over Souadabscook Stream carry?
About 5,958 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US HWY 202 over Souadabscook Stream?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US HWY 202 over Souadabscook Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.