US Bridges

Hampden RD over Tracy Brook

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.8 MI SE of JCT RTE 2 · Structure no. 5191

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,179
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampden RD over Tracy Brook is a concrete slab carrying Hampden RD over Tracy Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,769 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHampden RD
CrossesTracy Brook
Location0.8 MI SE of JCT RTE 2
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78989, -69.03916
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2016)
Projected traffic1,769 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Hampden RD over Tracy Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Hampden RD over Tracy Brook 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hampden RD over Tracy Brook carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hampden RD over Tracy Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hampden RD over Tracy Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.