Main ST over South Br Penobscot River
FairSomerset County, Maine · 5.0 MI N of Dennistown · Structure no. 2372
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,480
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over South Br Penobscot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over South Br Penobscot River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main ST over South Br Penobscot River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main ST over South Br Penobscot 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over South Br Penobscot River carry?
About 1,480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over South Br Penobscot River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over South Br Penobscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.