Harpswell Islands over The Gurnet (tidal Pas.)
GoodCumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI S of Mountain RD · Structure no. 3144
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,930
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harpswell Islands over The Gurnet (tidal Pas.) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Harpswell Islands over The Gurnet (tidal Pas.) in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 91 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,102 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harpswell Islands over The Gurnet (tidal Pas.) built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Harpswell Islands over The Gurnet (tidal Pas.) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Harpswell Islands over The Gurnet (tidal Pas.) carry?
About 2,930 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Harpswell Islands over The Gurnet (tidal Pas.)?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Harpswell Islands over The Gurnet (tidal Pas.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.