US Bridges

Pratts Island RD over Tide Water

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Maine · 0.5 Mi. S of RTE 27 · Structure no. 0631

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratts Island RD over Tide Water is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratts Island RD over Tide Water in Lincoln 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPratts Island RD
CrossesTide Water
Location0.5 Mi. S of RTE 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.81494, -69.68147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans13 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic256 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 Pratts Island RD over Tide Water built?

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

What condition is Pratts Island RD over Tide Water in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pratts Island RD over Tide Water carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pratts Island RD over Tide Water?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pratts Island RD over Tide Water?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.