PARADISE HILL ROAD
Carrying PARADISE HILL ROAD over DUCK BROOK ROAD
0.5 MILES NORTH OF MAINE, Hancock, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARADISE HILL ROAD
The PARADISE HILL ROAD bridge in Hancock, Maine carries PARADISE HILL ROAD over DUCK BROOK ROAD. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,939 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARADISE HILL 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
- 1951
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,939 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1700010P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARADISE HILL ROAD 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 PARADISE HILL ROAD 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 PARADISE HILL ROAD?
PARADISE HILL ROAD in Hancock, Maine has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARADISE HILL ROAD inspected?
PARADISE HILL ROAD'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 3,939 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARADISE HILL ROAD 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 PARADISE HILL ROAD?
PARADISE HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARADISE HILL ROAD?
PARADISE HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is PARADISE HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
PARADISE HILL ROAD was built in 1951, making it 75 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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