Tate RD over Bear Brook
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 0.5 MI S of JCT RTE 43 · Structure no. 6114
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 814
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tate RD over Bear Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Tate RD over Bear Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tate RD over Bear Brook built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tate RD over Bear Brook 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 Tate RD over Bear Brook carry?
About 814 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tate RD over Bear Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).
Who owns Tate RD over Bear Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.