TRAILS END ROAD
Carrying TRAILS END ROAD over MDOT RAILROAD
0.3 MI N OF COCHRAN ROAD, Lincoln, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TRAILS END ROAD
The TRAILS END ROAD bridge in Lincoln, Maine carries TRAILS END ROAD over MDOT RAILROAD. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.0 meters (82 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TRAILS END ROAD 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
- 1933
- Last Reconstructed
- 1999
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 25.0 m (82 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.6 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 0614
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
TRAILS END ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare TRAILS END ROAD against other structures in Lincoln 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 TRAILS END ROAD?
TRAILS END ROAD in Lincoln, Maine has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TRAILS END ROAD inspected?
TRAILS END ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TRAILS END ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TRAILS END ROAD?
TRAILS END ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TRAILS END ROAD?
TRAILS END ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is TRAILS END ROAD and does age affect safety?
TRAILS END ROAD was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.
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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