US Bridges

Route 1 over Carrying Place

Poor

Hancock County, Maine · 2.5 MI E 182 · Structure no. 2134

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over Carrying Place is a steel culvert carrying Route 1 over Carrying Place in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,740 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1
CrossesCarrying Place
Location2.5 MI E 182
RouteState Highway 1
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.53322, -68.26822
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2016)
Projected traffic12,740 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 1 over Carrying Place built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1 over Carrying Place in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 1 over Carrying Place carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over Carrying Place?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m).

Who owns Route 1 over Carrying Place?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.