US Bridges

Board Eddy RD over Black Stream

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · .5 MI E Rt 7 · Structure no. 0934

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Board Eddy RD over Black Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Board Eddy RD over Black Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoard Eddy RD
CrossesBlack Stream
Location.5 MI E Rt 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.13271, -69.21497
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2016)
Projected traffic147 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Board Eddy RD over Black Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Board Eddy RD over Black 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Board Eddy RD over Black Stream carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Board Eddy RD over Black Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Board Eddy RD over Black Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.