US Bridges

Garland RD over Pattee Pond Brook

Poor

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.1 MI SW Benton Tl · Structure no. 0509

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,075
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland RD over Pattee Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Garland RD over Pattee Pond Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesGarland RD
CrossesPattee Pond Brook
Location0.1 MI SW Benton Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.56995, -69.56357
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2016)
Projected traffic1,613 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 Garland RD over Pattee Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland RD over Pattee Pond 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Garland RD over Pattee Pond Brook carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garland RD over Pattee Pond Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Garland RD over Pattee Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.