Mountain RD over Blackstone Brook
GoodPiscataquis County, Maine · 1.2MI W Shrly/Abbot RD · Structure no. 0940
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mountain RD over Blackstone Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain RD over Blackstone Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 80 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mountain RD over Blackstone Brook built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Mountain RD over Blackstone Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mountain RD over Blackstone Brook carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mountain RD over Blackstone Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Mountain RD over Blackstone Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.