US Bridges

Pine ST over M C R R

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 1.3 MI W of JCT RTE 7 · Structure no. 5287

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Pine ST over M C R R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine ST over M C R R in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2036. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPine ST
CrossesM C R R
Location1.3 MI W of JCT RTE 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.17746, -69.25431
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2016)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine ST over M C R R built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine ST over M C R R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pine ST over M C R R carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine ST over M C R R?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pine ST over M C R R?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.