Oceanville RD over Oceanville Thoroughfare
PoorHancock County, Maine · 1.3 MI E JCT RTE 15 · Structure no. 3696
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,047
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oceanville RD over Oceanville Thoroughfare is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oceanville RD over Oceanville Thoroughfare in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oceanville RD over Oceanville Thoroughfare built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oceanville RD over Oceanville Thoroughfare 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 Oceanville RD over Oceanville Thoroughfare carry?
About 1,047 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oceanville RD over Oceanville Thoroughfare?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Oceanville RD over Oceanville Thoroughfare?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.