E Main ST over Piscataquis River
PoorPiscataquis County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 2293
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,496
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Main ST over Piscataquis River is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Main ST over Piscataquis River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 113 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 10,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,694 by 2036. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Main ST over Piscataquis River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is E Main ST 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does E Main ST over Piscataquis River carry?
About 10,496 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Main ST over Piscataquis River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns E Main ST over Piscataquis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.