Bar Harbor RD over Mt Desert Narrows
FairHancock County, Maine · 0.5 MI S JCT RTE 230 · Structure no. 2591
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,122
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bar Harbor RD over Mt Desert Narrows is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bar Harbor RD over Mt Desert Narrows in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 15,122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,171 by 2036. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bar Harbor RD over Mt Desert Narrows built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Bar Harbor RD over Mt Desert Narrows 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bar Harbor RD over Mt Desert Narrows carry?
About 15,122 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bar Harbor RD over Mt Desert Narrows?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Bar Harbor RD over Mt Desert Narrows?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.