US Bridges

Davis ST over East Branch Pleasant Riv

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · .1 Mi.So. Townline · Structure no. 3781

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis ST over East Branch Pleasant Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis ST over East Branch Pleasant Riv in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2036. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis ST
CrossesEast Branch Pleasant Riv
Location.1 Mi.So. Townline
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.47125, -68.9837
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2016)
Projected traffic771 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis ST over East Branch Pleasant Riv built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Davis ST over East Branch Pleasant Riv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Davis ST over East Branch Pleasant Riv carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Davis ST over East Branch Pleasant Riv?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Davis ST over East Branch Pleasant Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.