US Bridges

Station RD over Dead Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1 MI E RTE 155 · Structure no. 6236

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station RD over Dead Stream is a steel culvert carrying Station RD over Dead Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesStation RD
CrossesDead Stream
Location1 MI E RTE 155
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.07521, -68.87756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2016)
Projected traffic82 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Station RD over Dead Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Station RD over Dead Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Station RD over Dead Stream carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Station RD over Dead Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Station RD over Dead Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.