IRR PISTOL LAKE RD
Carrying IRR PISTOL LAKE RD over PISTOL STREAM
OUTLET OF SIDE PISTOL LK, Hancock, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR PISTOL LAKE RD
The IRR PISTOL LAKE RD bridge in Hancock, Maine carries IRR PISTOL LAKE RD over PISTOL STREAM. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR PISTOL LAKE RD compares
Live comparison across Maine.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.5 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000S001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR PISTOL LAKE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IRR PISTOL LAKE RD against other structures in Hancock and across Maine. Maine bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRR PISTOL LAKE RD?
IRR PISTOL LAKE RD in Hancock, Maine has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR PISTOL LAKE RD inspected?
IRR PISTOL LAKE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR PISTOL LAKE RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR PISTOL LAKE RD?
IRR PISTOL LAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR PISTOL LAKE RD?
IRR PISTOL LAKE RD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is IRR PISTOL LAKE RD and does age affect safety?
IRR PISTOL LAKE RD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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