US Bridges

US 202 over Perry Road

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.2 MI S of JCT I-395 · Structure no. 6081

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,757
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Perry Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 over Perry Road in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,757 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesPerry Road
Location0.2 MI S of JCT I-395
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78413, -68.79486
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,757 (2016)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 202 over Perry Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 over Perry Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over Perry Road carry?

About 2,757 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Perry Road?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Perry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.