MAINE ROUTE 233
Carrying MAINE ROUTE 233 over HULLS COVE ROAD
0.8 MILES SOUTH OF BREAKN, Hancock, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MAINE ROUTE 233
The MAINE ROUTE 233 bridge in Hancock, Maine carries MAINE ROUTE 233 over HULLS COVE ROAD. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,768 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MAINE ROUTE 233 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
- 1928
- Last Reconstructed
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,768 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1700012P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, 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 MAINE ROUTE 233 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 233 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 233?
MAINE ROUTE 233 in Hancock, Maine has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MAINE ROUTE 233 inspected?
MAINE ROUTE 233'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 12,768 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAINE ROUTE 233 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 233?
MAINE ROUTE 233 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MAINE ROUTE 233?
MAINE ROUTE 233 is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is MAINE ROUTE 233 and does age affect safety?
MAINE ROUTE 233 was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.
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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