US Bridges

Ferry Slip over Lermond Cove

Fair

Knox County, Maine · Rockland Ferry Terminal · Structure no. 6341

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Slip over Lermond Cove is a steel movable - lift carrying Ferry Slip over Lermond Cove in Knox County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2036. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry Slip
CrossesLermond Cove
LocationRockland Ferry Terminal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.10779, -69.10799
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2016)
Projected traffic61 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Slip over Lermond Cove built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Slip over Lermond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ferry Slip over Lermond Cove carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Slip over Lermond Cove?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Slip over Lermond Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.