Trestle Road over Piscataquis River
PoorPiscataquis County, Maine · 0.4 MI S Milo/Howland RD · Structure no. 0484
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 607 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trestle Road over Piscataquis River is a steel truss - deck carrying Trestle Road over Piscataquis River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 118 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2036. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Trestle Road over Piscataquis River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Trestle Road over Piscataquis River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Trestle Road over Piscataquis River carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Trestle Road over Piscataquis River?
The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Trestle Road over Piscataquis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.