SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD
Carrying SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD over FRAZER CREEK
1.4 MILES SOUTH OF MAINE, Hancock, Maine
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD
The SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD bridge in Hancock, Maine carries SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD over FRAZER CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.4 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 275 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SCHOODIC LOOP 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
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.4 m (47 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 275 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1700025P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 SCHOODIC LOOP 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 SCHOODIC LOOP 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 SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD?
SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD in Hancock, Maine has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD inspected?
SCHOODIC LOOP 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 275 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD 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 SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD?
SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD?
SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD and does age affect safety?
SCHOODIC LOOP ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
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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