US Bridges

North RD over Schoodic Stream

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 305 NW of Maxfiele Tl · Structure no. 6187

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North RD over Schoodic Stream is a concrete culvert carrying North RD over Schoodic Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth RD
CrossesSchoodic Stream
Location305 NW of Maxfiele Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.29208, -68.84768
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2016)
Projected traffic230 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 North RD over Schoodic Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is North RD over Schoodic Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North RD over Schoodic Stream carry?

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

How long is North RD over Schoodic Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns North RD over Schoodic Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.