US Bridges

Katahdin Iron Work over Middle Br Pleasant River

Good

Piscataquis County, Maine · 0.5 MI W JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 0921

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Katahdin Iron Work over Middle Br Pleasant River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Katahdin Iron Work over Middle Br Pleasant River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesKatahdin Iron Work
CrossesMiddle Br Pleasant River
Location0.5 MI W JCT RTE 11
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.41385, -69.06672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2016)
Projected traffic197 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Katahdin Iron Work over Middle Br Pleasant River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Katahdin Iron Work over Middle Br Pleasant River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Katahdin Iron Work over Middle Br Pleasant River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Katahdin Iron Work over Middle Br Pleasant River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Katahdin Iron Work over Middle Br Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.