US Bridges

Toothaker Pond RD over Orbeton Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 1.2 MI Nly of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 3371

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toothaker Pond RD over Orbeton Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toothaker Pond RD over Orbeton Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2036. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesToothaker Pond RD
CrossesOrbeton Stream
Location1.2 MI Nly of JCT RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.86426, -70.42177
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2016)
Projected traffic267 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Toothaker Pond RD over Orbeton Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toothaker Pond RD over Orbeton Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Toothaker Pond RD over Orbeton Stream carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Toothaker Pond RD over Orbeton Stream?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Toothaker Pond RD over Orbeton Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.