E Blue Hill over Mcheards Cove
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Maine · 3 MI E JCT 172 · Structure no. 3668
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 756
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Blue Hill over Mcheards Cove is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying E Blue Hill over Mcheards Cove 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 756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Blue Hill over Mcheards Cove built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Blue Hill over Mcheards Cove 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does E Blue Hill over Mcheards Cove carry?
About 756 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Blue Hill over Mcheards Cove?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns E Blue Hill over Mcheards Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.