Island Avenue over Penobscot River Overflow

Poor Condition124 years old158 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaine
CountyPenobscot
Location1.8 Mi.east US RTE 2
CarriesIsland Avenue
CrossesPenobscot River Overflow
Coordinates44.87370, -68.67347

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck3 (Serious)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure2 (Critical)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical2 — Bridge closed (monitoring)

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length358.9 ft (109.4 m)
Max Span28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Width12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Deck Area426.7 sq m
Main Spans12
Year Built1902

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic158 (2009)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1800

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