US Bridges

S Shore DR over Long Pond Stream

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 3586

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Shore DR over Long Pond Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying S Shore DR over Long Pond Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS Shore DR
CrossesLong Pond Stream
Location0.2 MI W of JCT RTE 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.92276, -70.61687
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2016)
Projected traffic846 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S Shore DR over Long Pond Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Shore DR over Long Pond Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does S Shore DR over Long Pond Stream carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Shore DR over Long Pond Stream?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Shore DR over Long Pond Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.