BIA ROUTE 1530
Carrying BIA ROUTE 1530 over JOHNNY AYRES BROOK
7.53KM NE OF ACCESS ROAD, Penobscot, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIA ROUTE 1530
The BIA ROUTE 1530 bridge in Penobscot, Maine carries BIA ROUTE 1530 over JOHNNY AYRES BROOK. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIA ROUTE 1530 compares
Live comparison across Maine.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2012
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.8 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000S50018B0013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIA ROUTE 1530 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BIA ROUTE 1530 against other structures in Penobscot and across Maine. Maine bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BIA ROUTE 1530?
BIA ROUTE 1530 in Penobscot, Maine has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIA ROUTE 1530 inspected?
BIA ROUTE 1530's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIA ROUTE 1530 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BIA ROUTE 1530?
BIA ROUTE 1530 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIA ROUTE 1530?
BIA ROUTE 1530 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is BIA ROUTE 1530 and does age affect safety?
BIA ROUTE 1530 was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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