US Bridges

Paradise Hill Road over Duck Brook Road

Good

Hancock County, Maine · 0.5 Miles North of Maine · Structure no. 1700010P0000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,939
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Paradise Hill Road over Duck Brook Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Paradise Hill Road over Duck Brook Road in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 3,939 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,727 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Hill Road
CrossesDuck Brook Road
Location0.5 Miles North of Maine
RouteFederal Lands Road 100
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.39117, -68.22972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,939 (2022)
Projected traffic4,727 by 2042
Trucks11%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paradise Hill Road over Duck Brook Road built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Hill Road over Duck Brook Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Hill Road over Duck Brook Road carry?

About 3,939 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Hill Road over Duck Brook Road?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Hill Road over Duck Brook Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.