Pease Bridge RD over Kingsbury Stream
PoorPiscataquis County, Maine · 2.2 MI S Rt 16 · Structure no. 3419
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pease Bridge RD over Kingsbury Stream is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pease Bridge RD over Kingsbury Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Pease Bridge RD over Kingsbury Stream built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pease Bridge RD over Kingsbury Stream 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Pease Bridge RD over Kingsbury Stream carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pease Bridge RD over Kingsbury Stream?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Pease Bridge RD over Kingsbury Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.