US Bridges

Bunker Hill RD over Dennys River

Fair

Washington County, Maine · Dennysvle-Edmunds Tl · Structure no. 2881

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunker Hill RD over Dennys River is a concrete tee beam carrying Bunker Hill RD over Dennys River in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBunker Hill RD
CrossesDennys River
LocationDennysvle-Edmunds Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.89736, -67.22676
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2016)
Projected traffic403 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bunker Hill RD over Dennys River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunker Hill RD over Dennys River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bunker Hill RD over Dennys River carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bunker Hill RD over Dennys River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bunker Hill RD over Dennys River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.