US Bridges

Inv 2100307 RD over Little Nesowadnehunk

FairPosted for load

Piscataquis County, Maine · .6 MI E T4 R11 Tl · Structure no. 6035

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2016 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Inv 2100307 RD over Little Nesowadnehunk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inv 2100307 RD over Little Nesowadnehunk in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2036. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesInv 2100307 RD
CrossesLittle Nesowadnehunk
Location.6 MI E T4 R11 Tl
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.97756, -69.07549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2016)
Projected traffic230 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Inv 2100307 RD over Little Nesowadnehunk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inv 2100307 RD over Little Nesowadnehunk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Inv 2100307 RD over Little Nesowadnehunk carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Inv 2100307 RD over Little Nesowadnehunk?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Inv 2100307 RD over Little Nesowadnehunk?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.