US Bridges

Bond Brook RD over Bond Brook

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.0 MI NW of JCT RTE 27 · Structure no. 2082

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,368
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bond Brook RD over Bond Brook is a steel culvert carrying Bond Brook RD over Bond Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,315 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBond Brook RD
CrossesBond Brook
Location1.0 MI NW of JCT RTE 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.33881, -69.80827
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,368 (2016)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bond Brook RD over Bond Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bond Brook RD over Bond Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bond Brook RD over Bond Brook carry?

About 2,368 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bond Brook RD over Bond Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Bond Brook RD over Bond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.