US Bridges

Great Hill RD over Great Works River

Good

York County, Maine · .5 MI E Hooper Sands RD · Structure no. 1236

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Hill RD over Great Works River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great Hill RD over Great Works River in York 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreat Hill RD
CrossesGreat Works River
Location.5 MI E Hooper Sands RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.26887, -70.73569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2016)
Projected traffic619 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Great Hill RD over Great Works River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Hill RD over Great Works River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Great Hill RD over Great Works River carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Great Hill RD over Great Works River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Great Hill RD over Great Works River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.