FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOARD EDDY RD

Carrying BOARD EDDY RD over BLACK STREAM

.5 MI E RT 7, Piscataquis, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOARD EDDY RD

The BOARD EDDY RD bridge in Piscataquis, Maine carries BOARD EDDY RD over BLACK STREAM. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 92 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 5/9. 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 48.6 metric tons.

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

How BOARD EDDY RD compares

▲ 8.4
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of Maine bridges
27
Bridges in Piscataquis · 6 in Poor condition
BOARD EDDY RD 48.6 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
92 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0934

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOARD EDDY 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 BOARD EDDY RD against other structures in Piscataquis 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 BOARD EDDY RD?

BOARD EDDY RD in Piscataquis, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOARD EDDY RD inspected?

BOARD EDDY 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 92 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOARD EDDY 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 BOARD EDDY RD?

BOARD EDDY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOARD EDDY RD?

BOARD EDDY RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BOARD EDDY RD and does age affect safety?

BOARD EDDY RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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