US Bridges

Jordan Pond Road over Carriage Road

Good

Hancock County, Maine · 0.5 Miles East of Stanley · Structure no. 1700041P0000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Jordan Pond Road over Carriage Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jordan Pond Road over Carriage Road in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJordan Pond Road
CrossesCarriage Road
Location0.5 Miles East of Stanley
RouteFederal Lands Road 901
StateMaine
Coordinates44.30942, -68.24483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Pond Road over Carriage Road built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Pond Road over Carriage Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Pond Road over Carriage Road carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Pond Road over Carriage Road?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Pond Road over Carriage Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.