US Bridges

Schoodic Loop Road over Frazer Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · 1.4 Miles South of Maine · Structure no. 1700025P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Schoodic Loop Road over Frazer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Schoodic Loop Road over Frazer Creek in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoodic Loop Road
CrossesFrazer Creek
Location1.4 Miles South of Maine
RouteFederal Lands Road 301
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.37483, -68.07061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$147,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoodic Loop Road over Frazer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Schoodic Loop Road over Frazer Creek 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 Schoodic Loop Road over Frazer Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schoodic Loop Road over Frazer Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Schoodic Loop Road over Frazer Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.