Goose Falls RD over Goose Falls(tidal Estu)
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Maine · 1.8 MI W JCT Cape Ros.Rd. · Structure no. 3043
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goose Falls RD over Goose Falls(tidal Estu) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Goose Falls RD over Goose Falls(tidal Estu) in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goose Falls RD over Goose Falls(tidal Estu) built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goose Falls RD over Goose Falls(tidal Estu) 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Goose Falls RD over Goose Falls(tidal Estu) carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Goose Falls RD over Goose Falls(tidal Estu)?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Goose Falls RD over Goose Falls(tidal Estu)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.