Barters Island RD over Back River (tidal Pass)
GoodLincoln County, Maine · 1.7 MI E Townline · Structure no. 2438
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 545 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,660
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barters Island RD over Back River (tidal Pass) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barters Island RD over Back River (tidal Pass) in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.
It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2036. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barters Island RD over Back River (tidal Pass) built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barters Island RD over Back River (tidal Pass) 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Barters Island RD over Back River (tidal Pass) carry?
About 1,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barters Island RD over Back River (tidal Pass)?
The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Barters Island RD over Back River (tidal Pass)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.