US Bridges

Mariaville RD over Reeds Brk/Graham Lake in

Poor

Hancock County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of Fish Hatchery · Structure no. 3914

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,328
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mariaville RD over Reeds Brk/Graham Lake in is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mariaville RD over Reeds Brk/Graham Lake in in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,259 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMariaville RD
CrossesReeds Brk/Graham Lake in
Location0.1 MI N of Fish Hatchery
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.62504, -68.43532
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2016)
Projected traffic3,259 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mariaville RD over Reeds Brk/Graham Lake in built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mariaville RD over Reeds Brk/Graham Lake in 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mariaville RD over Reeds Brk/Graham Lake in carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mariaville RD over Reeds Brk/Graham Lake in?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mariaville RD over Reeds Brk/Graham Lake in?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.