US Bridges

Mingo Loop RD over Hunter Cove

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 1.3 MI W of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 2384

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mingo Loop RD over Hunter Cove is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mingo Loop RD over Hunter Cove in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesMingo Loop RD
CrossesHunter Cove
Location1.3 MI W of JCT RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.96186, -70.71441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic320 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mingo Loop RD over Hunter Cove built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mingo Loop RD over Hunter Cove 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mingo Loop RD over Hunter Cove carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mingo Loop RD over Hunter Cove?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mingo Loop RD over Hunter Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.