US Bridges

Park Loop Road over Abandoned Wildwood Entra

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · 0.3 Miles East of NPS Rou · Structure no. 1700004P0000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,214
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Park Loop Road over Abandoned Wildwood Entra is a concrete frame carrying Park Loop Road over Abandoned Wildwood Entra in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Loop Road
CrossesAbandoned Wildwood Entra
Location0.3 Miles East of NPS Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 300
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.312, -68.24258
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Loop Road over Abandoned Wildwood Entra built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Loop Road over Abandoned Wildwood Entra 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 Park Loop Road over Abandoned Wildwood Entra carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Park Loop Road over Abandoned Wildwood Entra?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Park Loop Road over Abandoned Wildwood Entra?

It is owned by the National Park Service.