US Bridges

Bear Pond RD over Martin Stream

Poor

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 5441

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Pond RD over Martin Stream is a steel culvert carrying Bear Pond RD over Martin Stream in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,924 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Pond RD
CrossesMartin Stream
Location0.1 MI W of JCT RTE 4
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.34345, -70.25811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2016)
Projected traffic2,924 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Pond RD over Martin Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Pond RD over Martin Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Pond RD over Martin Stream carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bear Pond RD over Martin Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Bear Pond RD over Martin Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.