US Bridges

IRR Pistol Lake RD over Pistol Stream

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · Outlet of Side Pistol Lk · Structure no. 00000000000S001

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR Pistol Lake RD over Pistol Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR Pistol Lake RD over Pistol Stream in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR Pistol Lake RD
CrossesPistol Stream
LocationOutlet of Side Pistol Lk
RouteFederal Lands Road 157B
StateMaine
Coordinates45.19208, -68.16667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$160,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR Pistol Lake RD over Pistol Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IRR Pistol Lake RD over Pistol Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR Pistol Lake RD over Pistol Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR Pistol Lake RD over Pistol Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Pistol Lake RD over Pistol Stream?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.