US Bridges

Toddy Pond RD over Meadow Brook

Poor

Hancock County, Maine · 0.7 MI W JCT 172 · Structure no. 3741

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
831
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toddy Pond RD over Meadow Brook is a concrete slab carrying Toddy Pond RD over Meadow Brook in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 years old, older 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 831 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesToddy Pond RD
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location0.7 MI W JCT 172
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.49432, -68.52016
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic831 (2016)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Toddy Pond RD over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Toddy Pond RD over Meadow Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Toddy Pond RD over Meadow Brook carry?

About 831 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Toddy Pond RD over Meadow Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Toddy Pond RD over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.