Water Street over Bond Brook
PoorKennebec County, Maine · 0.25 MI N of Bridge St. · Structure no. 0563
- Built
- 1854
- 171 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,861
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Bond Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Water Street over Bond Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1854, so it is 171 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 8,861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,405 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Bond Brook built?
It was built in 1854, making it 171 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Bond 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Water Street over Bond Brook carry?
About 8,861 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Bond Brook?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Bond Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.