US Bridges

One-Way Park Loop over Otter Cove Creek

Good

Hancock County, Maine · 6.3 Miles South from Stru · Structure no. 1700019P0000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,214
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

One-Way Park Loop over Otter Cove Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying One-Way Park Loop over Otter Cove Creek in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 87 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOne-Way Park Loop
CrossesOtter Cove Creek
Location6.3 Miles South from Stru
RouteFederal Lands Road 300
StateMaine
Coordinates44.31686, -68.20031
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2022)
Projected traffic1,457 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was One-Way Park Loop over Otter Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is One-Way Park Loop over Otter Cove Creek 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 One-Way Park Loop over Otter Cove Creek carry?

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

How long is One-Way Park Loop over Otter Cove Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns One-Way Park Loop over Otter Cove Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.