Harpswell Island R over Wills Strait (atl Ocean)
FairCumberland County, Maine · 24 over Wills Strait · Structure no. 2033
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,167 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,038
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harpswell Island R over Wills Strait (atl Ocean) is a concrete tee beam carrying Harpswell Island R over Wills Strait (atl Ocean) in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 99 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,853 by 2036. The structure is 1,167 ft (355.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harpswell Island R over Wills Strait (atl Ocean) built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Harpswell Island R over Wills Strait (atl Ocean) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Harpswell Island R over Wills Strait (atl Ocean) carry?
About 2,038 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Harpswell Island R over Wills Strait (atl Ocean)?
The structure is 1,167 ft (355.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Harpswell Island R over Wills Strait (atl Ocean)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.