US Bridges

Hooper Sands RD over Great Works River

Good

York County, Maine · 150 N of Emerys Br RD · Structure no. 1243

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooper Sands RD over Great Works River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hooper Sands RD over Great Works River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 544 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2036. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHooper Sands RD
CrossesGreat Works River
Location150 N of Emerys Br RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.24698, -70.72739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2016)
Projected traffic870 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 Hooper Sands RD over Great Works River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooper Sands 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 Hooper Sands RD over Great Works River carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hooper Sands RD over Great Works River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hooper Sands RD over Great Works River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.