US Bridges

Scribner Mill RD over Hancock Bk

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 200 Ft S Sebago RD · Structure no. 0786

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scribner Mill RD over Hancock Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scribner Mill RD over Hancock Bk in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesScribner Mill RD
CrossesHancock Bk
Location200 Ft S Sebago RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.87995, -70.79296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scribner Mill RD over Hancock Bk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Scribner Mill RD over Hancock Bk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Scribner Mill RD over Hancock Bk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scribner Mill RD over Hancock Bk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Scribner Mill RD over Hancock Bk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.