US Bridges

Church ST over Pleasant River

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 250 Ft E of JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 0923

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST over Pleasant River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church ST over Pleasant River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2036. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChurch ST
CrossesPleasant River
Location250 Ft E of JCT RTE 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.30632, -69.03431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2016)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Church ST over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST over Pleasant River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Church ST over Pleasant River carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church ST over Pleasant River?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.