Bald Mountain RD over Moosehorn Creek
PoorHancock County, Maine · 1 MI E Upper Falls RD · Structure no. 5494
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 291
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bald Mountain RD over Moosehorn Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bald Mountain RD over Moosehorn Creek in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 74 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 2 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Bald Mountain RD over Moosehorn Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Bald Mountain RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bald Mountain RD over Moosehorn Creek carry?
About 291 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bald Mountain RD over Moosehorn Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bald Mountain RD over Moosehorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.