Guzzle RD over West Bay Stream
PoorHancock County, Maine · 1.5 MI NW Rt 1 · Structure no. 0171
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Guzzle RD over West Bay Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guzzle RD over West Bay Stream in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Guzzle RD over West Bay Stream built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Guzzle RD over West Bay Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Guzzle RD over West Bay Stream carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Guzzle RD over West Bay Stream?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Guzzle RD over West Bay Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.