US Bridges

Pleasant ST over Pleasant River

Good

Piscataquis County, Maine · 1.2 MI NE of JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 3244

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant ST over Pleasant River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant ST over Pleasant River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2036. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPleasant ST
CrossesPleasant River
Location1.2 MI NE of JCT RTE 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.26666, -68.97057
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2016)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pleasant ST over Pleasant River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant ST over Pleasant 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant ST over Pleasant River carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant ST over Pleasant River?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant ST over Pleasant River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.