Clarks Point RD over Tidewater
FairLincoln County, Maine · 0.2 MI E RTE 218 · Structure no. 0626
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clarks Point RD over Tidewater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarks Point RD over Tidewater in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clarks Point RD over Tidewater built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Clarks Point RD over Tidewater 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 Clarks Point RD over Tidewater carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Clarks Point RD over Tidewater?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Clarks Point RD over Tidewater?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.