US Bridges

Pond RD over Molunkus Stream

Poor

Aroostook County, Maine · 1 MI SW of JCT US 2 · Structure no. 5627

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD over Molunkus Stream is a steel culvert carrying Pond RD over Molunkus Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPond RD
CrossesMolunkus Stream
Location1 MI SW of JCT US 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.78454, -68.33025
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic112 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pond RD over Molunkus Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond RD over Molunkus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pond RD over Molunkus Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD over Molunkus Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Pond RD over Molunkus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.