US Bridges

Duck Cove RD over Stubbs Brook

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · 0.3 MI E of JCT RTE 46 · Structure no. 5719

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Cove RD over Stubbs Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duck Cove RD over Stubbs Brook in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDuck Cove RD
CrossesStubbs Brook
Location0.3 MI E of JCT RTE 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.59521, -68.73497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2016)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duck Cove RD over Stubbs Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duck Cove RD over Stubbs Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Duck Cove RD over Stubbs Brook carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duck Cove RD over Stubbs Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Duck Cove RD over Stubbs Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.