Blake Hill RD over Hopkins Stream
PoorPosted for loadKennebec County, Maine · .25 MI SE Rt 41 · Structure no. 2380
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blake Hill RD over Hopkins Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blake Hill RD over Hopkins Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blake Hill RD over Hopkins Stream built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blake Hill RD over Hopkins Stream 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Blake Hill RD over Hopkins Stream carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blake Hill RD over Hopkins Stream?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Blake Hill RD over Hopkins Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.