US Bridges

US HWY 202 over Mcrr

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · .7 MI S I-395 · Structure no. 6080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,412
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 202 over Mcrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US HWY 202 over Mcrr 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 8,412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,777 by 2036. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS HWY 202
CrossesMcrr
Location.7 MI S I-395
RouteState Highway 202
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.77735, -68.79929
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,412 (2016)
Projected traffic11,777 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US HWY 202 over Mcrr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US HWY 202 over Mcrr 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 Mcrr carry?

About 8,412 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 202 over Mcrr?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US HWY 202 over Mcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.