WILLIAMS RD
Carrying WILLIAMS RD over DEAD STREAM (W BRANCH)
0.5 MI E OF JCT RTE 155, Penobscot, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WILLIAMS RD
The WILLIAMS RD bridge in Penobscot, Maine carries WILLIAMS RD over DEAD STREAM (W BRANCH). It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 164 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WILLIAMS RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2001
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 164 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0856
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILLIAMS 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 WILLIAMS 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 WILLIAMS RD?
WILLIAMS RD in Penobscot, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WILLIAMS RD inspected?
WILLIAMS 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 164 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLIAMS 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 WILLIAMS RD?
WILLIAMS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WILLIAMS RD?
WILLIAMS RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is WILLIAMS RD and does age affect safety?
WILLIAMS RD was built in 2001, making it 25 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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