West RD over E Branch Piscataquis R
PoorPiscataquis County, Maine · 1.4 MI W of RTE 6 & 15 · Structure no. 2761
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West RD over E Branch Piscataquis R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West RD over E Branch Piscataquis R in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 94 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West RD over E Branch Piscataquis R built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is West RD over E Branch Piscataquis R 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does West RD over E Branch Piscataquis R carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West RD over E Branch Piscataquis R?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns West RD over E Branch Piscataquis R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.