US Bridges

Main ST over Piscataquis River

Good

Piscataquis County, Maine · 0.1 MI S JCT Rtes 6-15-16 · Structure no. 2801

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,396
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Piscataquis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Piscataquis River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,354 by 2036. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesPiscataquis River
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rtes 6-15-16
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.16908, -69.36057
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,396 (2016)
Projected traffic3,354 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Main ST over Piscataquis River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Piscataquis River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Piscataquis River carry?

About 2,396 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Piscataquis River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Piscataquis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.