FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOUNTAIN RD

Carrying MOUNTAIN RD over BLACKSTONE BROOK

2.2 MI W SHRLY/ABBOT RD, Piscataquis, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOUNTAIN RD

The MOUNTAIN RD bridge in Piscataquis, Maine carries MOUNTAIN RD over BLACKSTONE BROOK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.1 metric tons.

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

How MOUNTAIN RD compares

▲ 0.9
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Maine bridges
27
Bridges in Piscataquis · 6 in Poor condition
MOUNTAIN RD 41.1 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0941

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.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

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

MOUNTAIN RD in Piscataquis, 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 MOUNTAIN RD inspected?

MOUNTAIN 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 10 vehicles per day.

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

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

MOUNTAIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOUNTAIN RD?

MOUNTAIN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOUNTAIN RD and does age affect safety?

MOUNTAIN RD 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.

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

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