US Bridges

N High ST over Moose Pond

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 2.6 MI E of Fryeburg · Structure no. 2581

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,967
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N High ST over Moose Pond is a concrete continuous slab carrying N High ST over Moose Pond in Cumberland 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,554 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesN High ST
CrossesMoose Pond
Location2.6 MI E of Fryeburg
RouteState Highway 302
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.06526, -70.80867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,967 (2016)
Projected traffic5,554 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N High ST over Moose Pond built?

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

What condition is N High ST over Moose Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does N High ST over Moose Pond carry?

About 3,967 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N High ST over Moose Pond?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N High ST over Moose Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.