Buker RD over Buker Pond Outlet
PoorPosted for loadKennebec County, Maine · 0.6 MI SE JCT Oak Hill RD · Structure no. 2035
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,131
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buker RD over Buker Pond Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buker RD over Buker Pond Outlet in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,697 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Buker RD over Buker Pond Outlet built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Buker RD over Buker Pond Outlet 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Buker RD over Buker Pond Outlet carry?
About 1,131 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buker RD over Buker Pond Outlet?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Buker RD over Buker Pond Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.