River RD over Penobscot Rv
FairPenobscot County, Maine · .8 Mi.W. US#2&6 · Structure no. 6147
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,122 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,310
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Penobscot Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Penobscot Rv in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,434 by 2036. The structure is 1,122 ft (342.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River RD over Penobscot Rv built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is River RD over Penobscot Rv 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does River RD over Penobscot Rv carry?
About 5,310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River RD over Penobscot Rv?
The structure is 1,122 ft (342.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns River RD over Penobscot Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.