Tannery Loop RD over West Branch Union River
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Maine · 1 MI N JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. 3320
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tannery Loop RD over West Branch Union River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Tannery Loop RD over West Branch Union River in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Tannery Loop RD over West Branch Union River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tannery Loop RD over West Branch Union River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Tannery Loop RD over West Branch Union River carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tannery Loop RD over West Branch Union River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Tannery Loop RD over West Branch Union River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.