Hendricks Hill RD over Townsend Gut/Atlantic O
FairPosted for loadLincoln County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of JCT RTE 238 · Structure no. 2789
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 369 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,430
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hendricks Hill RD over Townsend Gut/Atlantic O is a steel continuous movable - swing carrying Hendricks Hill RD over Townsend Gut/Atlantic O in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,802 by 2036. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hendricks Hill RD over Townsend Gut/Atlantic O built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Hendricks Hill RD over Townsend Gut/Atlantic O 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hendricks Hill RD over Townsend Gut/Atlantic O carry?
About 3,430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hendricks Hill RD over Townsend Gut/Atlantic O?
The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Hendricks Hill RD over Townsend Gut/Atlantic O?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.