US Bridges

Stagecoach RD over Piscataquis River

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 1.9 MI S of Rtes 5 & 16 · Structure no. 2879

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach RD over Piscataquis River is a concrete tee beam carrying Stagecoach RD over Piscataquis River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1931, 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 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2036. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesStagecoach RD
CrossesPiscataquis River
Location1.9 MI S of Rtes 5 & 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.20461, -69.07974
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2016)
Projected traffic869 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Stagecoach RD over Piscataquis River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stagecoach RD over Piscataquis River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Stagecoach RD over Piscataquis River carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stagecoach RD over Piscataquis River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stagecoach RD over Piscataquis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.