US Bridges

Pulpit Harbor RD over Pulpit Harbor Cove

Fair

Knox County, Maine · No End of Island · Structure no. 3955

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulpit Harbor RD over Pulpit Harbor Cove is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulpit Harbor RD over Pulpit Harbor Cove in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPulpit Harbor RD
CrossesPulpit Harbor Cove
LocationNo End of Island
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKnox County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.15709, -68.88477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2016)
Projected traffic117 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulpit Harbor RD over Pulpit Harbor Cove built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulpit Harbor RD over Pulpit Harbor Cove 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Pulpit Harbor RD over Pulpit Harbor Cove carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pulpit Harbor RD over Pulpit Harbor Cove?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Pulpit Harbor RD over Pulpit Harbor Cove?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.