BIA ROUTE 443
Carrying BIA ROUTE 443 over MATTAMISCONTIS STREAM
24.7 KM NW LAND, ME HOW, Penobscot, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIA ROUTE 443
The BIA ROUTE 443 bridge in Penobscot, Maine carries BIA ROUTE 443 over MATTAMISCONTIS STREAM. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.1 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIA ROUTE 443 compares
Live comparison across Maine.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2021
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.1 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.8 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0000S50018B0035
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIA ROUTE 443 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 443 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 443?
BIA ROUTE 443 in Penobscot, Maine has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIA ROUTE 443 inspected?
BIA ROUTE 443'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIA ROUTE 443 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 443?
BIA ROUTE 443 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIA ROUTE 443?
BIA ROUTE 443 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is BIA ROUTE 443 and does age affect safety?
BIA ROUTE 443 was built in 2021, making it 5 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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