US Bridges

E Dover RD over Piscataquis River

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 100 Ft S of JCT Vaughn RD · Structure no. 3892

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Dover RD over Piscataquis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Dover RD over Piscataquis River in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2036. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Dover RD
CrossesPiscataquis River
Location100 Ft S of JCT Vaughn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.18582, -69.16761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2016)
Projected traffic576 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E Dover RD over Piscataquis River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Dover 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Dover RD over Piscataquis River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Dover RD over Piscataquis River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Dover RD over Piscataquis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.