Irr Pistol Lake Rd over Pistol Stream
Hancock County, Maine · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Irr Pistol Lake Rd over Pistol Stream in Hancock County, Maine, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2015, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- It is one of 36 of the 69 inventoried bridges in Hancock County rated fair (52.2%); 17 (24.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated good in the 2024 inventory and is now fair (deck 7 to 6).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | Outlet of Side Pistol Lk |
| NBI structure number | 00000000000S001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Maine department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hancock County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St over Union River | 1923 | 16,449 | Poor |
| Bangor Rd over Union River | 1981 | 15,759 | Fair |
| Bar Harbor Rd over Mt Desert Narrows | 1958 | 15,122 | Fair |
| Route 1 over Kilkenny St | 2000 | 12,782 | Good |
| Maine Route 233 over Hulls Cove Road | 1928 | 12,768 | Fair |
| Main Rd over M C RR | 1973 | 10,891 | Fair |
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