FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOODYS MILLS RD

Carrying MOODYS MILLS RD over E BRANCH SEBASTICOOK RIV

1.4 MI W JCT RTE 7, Penobscot, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOODYS MILLS RD

The MOODYS MILLS RD bridge in Penobscot, Maine carries MOODYS MILLS RD over E BRANCH SEBASTICOOK RIV. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 113 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MOODYS MILLS RD compares

▼ 1.3
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Maine bridges
63
Bridges in Penobscot · 11 in Poor condition
MOODYS MILLS RD 38.9 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
113 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0824

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MOODYS MILLS RD 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 MOODYS MILLS RD 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 MOODYS MILLS RD?

MOODYS MILLS RD in Penobscot, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOODYS MILLS RD inspected?

MOODYS MILLS RD'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 113 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOODYS MILLS RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MOODYS MILLS RD?

MOODYS MILLS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOODYS MILLS RD?

MOODYS MILLS RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MOODYS MILLS RD and does age affect safety?

MOODYS MILLS RD was built in 1999, making it 27 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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