SAWTELLE RD
Carrying SAWTELLE RD over SAWTELLE BROOK
1.6 MI N GRAND LAKE RD, Penobscot, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAWTELLE RD
The SAWTELLE RD bridge in Penobscot, Maine carries SAWTELLE RD over SAWTELLE BROOK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 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 19 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 65.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAWTELLE RD 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
- 1997
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0879
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 SAWTELLE 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 SAWTELLE 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 SAWTELLE RD?
SAWTELLE RD in Penobscot, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SAWTELLE RD inspected?
SAWTELLE 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 19 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAWTELLE 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 SAWTELLE RD?
SAWTELLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAWTELLE RD?
SAWTELLE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SAWTELLE RD and does age affect safety?
SAWTELLE RD was built in 1997, making it 29 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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