FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AVERILL RD

Carrying AVERILL RD over MATTAGODUS STREAM

0.1 MI NE OF SPRINGFIELD, Penobscot, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AVERILL RD

The AVERILL RD bridge in Penobscot, Maine carries AVERILL RD over MATTAGODUS STREAM. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 390 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 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.5 metric tons.

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

How AVERILL RD compares

▲ 24.3
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Maine bridges
63
Bridges in Penobscot · 11 in Poor condition
AVERILL RD 64.5 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
Special reductions
−1.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
64.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
390 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5185

How to read this record

AVERILL RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare AVERILL 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 AVERILL RD?

AVERILL RD in Penobscot, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AVERILL RD inspected?

AVERILL 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 390 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AVERILL RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for AVERILL RD?

AVERILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AVERILL RD?

AVERILL RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is AVERILL RD and does age affect safety?

AVERILL RD was built in 1948, making it 78 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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