KNOWLTON MILLS RD
Carrying KNOWLTON MILLS RD over BLACK STREAM
50 FT SW BURROUGH RD, Piscataquis, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KNOWLTON MILLS RD
The KNOWLTON MILLS RD bridge in Piscataquis, Maine carries KNOWLTON MILLS RD over BLACK STREAM. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.3 meters (34 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 42.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How KNOWLTON MILLS 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
- 1968
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.3 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 92 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0952
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KNOWLTON 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 KNOWLTON MILLS 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 KNOWLTON MILLS RD?
KNOWLTON MILLS RD in Piscataquis, Maine has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KNOWLTON MILLS RD inspected?
KNOWLTON 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 92 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KNOWLTON 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 KNOWLTON MILLS RD?
KNOWLTON MILLS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KNOWLTON MILLS RD?
KNOWLTON MILLS RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is KNOWLTON MILLS RD and does age affect safety?
KNOWLTON MILLS RD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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