Inv 0901468 RD over Blue Hill Bay
FairHancock County, Maine · Bass Harbor · Structure no. 6339
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 874
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inv 0901468 RD over Blue Hill Bay is a steel movable - lift carrying Inv 0901468 RD over Blue Hill Bay in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 15 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Inv 0901468 RD over Blue Hill Bay built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Inv 0901468 RD over Blue Hill Bay 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Inv 0901468 RD over Blue Hill Bay carry?
About 874 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Inv 0901468 RD over Blue Hill Bay?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Inv 0901468 RD over Blue Hill Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.