US Bridges

N Bend RD over Outlet Patten Pond

Fair

Hancock County, Maine · 0.1 MI W of Ellsworth · Structure no. 6124

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
903
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Bend RD over Outlet Patten Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Bend RD over Outlet Patten Pond in Hancock County, Maine. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesN Bend RD
CrossesOutlet Patten Pond
Location0.1 MI W of Ellsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.52579, -68.51534
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2016)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Bend RD over Outlet Patten Pond built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bend RD over Outlet Patten 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Bend RD over Outlet Patten Pond carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Bend RD over Outlet Patten Pond?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Bend RD over Outlet Patten Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.