MAINE ROUTE 3
Carrying MAINE ROUTE 3 over ONE-WAY LOOP ROAD NEAR D
1.9 MILES EAST OF NPS ROU, Hancock, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MAINE ROUTE 3
The MAINE ROUTE 3 bridge in Hancock, Maine carries MAINE ROUTE 3 over ONE-WAY LOOP ROAD NEAR D. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,214 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MAINE ROUTE 3 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
- 1956
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,214 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1700003P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAINE ROUTE 3 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 MAINE ROUTE 3 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 MAINE ROUTE 3?
MAINE ROUTE 3 in Hancock, Maine has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MAINE ROUTE 3 inspected?
MAINE ROUTE 3'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 1,214 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAINE ROUTE 3 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MAINE ROUTE 3?
MAINE ROUTE 3 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MAINE ROUTE 3?
MAINE ROUTE 3 is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is MAINE ROUTE 3 and does age affect safety?
MAINE ROUTE 3 was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.
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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