State Route 46 over Moosehorn Creek
PoorHancock County, Maine · 6.5 MI N of JCT US RTE 1 · Structure no. 3279
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,716
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 46 over Moosehorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 46 over Moosehorn Creek in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,574 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 46 over Moosehorn Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 46 over Moosehorn Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 46 over Moosehorn Creek carry?
About 1,716 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Route 46 over Moosehorn Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 46 over Moosehorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.