US Bridges

Maine Route 3 over One-Way Loop Road near D

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · 1.9 Miles East of NPS Rou · Structure no. 1700003P0000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,214
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Maine Route 3 over One-Way Loop Road near D is a concrete frame carrying Maine Route 3 over One-Way Loop Road near D in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMaine Route 3
CrossesOne-Way Loop Road near D
Location1.9 Miles East of NPS Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 300
StateMaine
Coordinates44.30881, -68.22194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2022)
Projected traffic1,457 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maine Route 3 over One-Way Loop Road near D built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maine Route 3 over One-Way Loop Road near D 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 Maine Route 3 over One-Way Loop Road near D carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Maine Route 3 over One-Way Loop Road near D?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Maine Route 3 over One-Way Loop Road near D?

It is owned by the National Park Service.