US Bridges

Pond RD over Cobbossee Stream

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · Litchfield-W Gard Tl · Structure no. 2112

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
772
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD over Cobbossee Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond RD over Cobbossee Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 772 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPond RD
CrossesCobbossee Stream
LocationLitchfield-W Gard Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.17925, -69.85539
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2016)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Pond RD over Cobbossee Stream built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond RD over Cobbossee Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Pond RD over Cobbossee Stream carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD over Cobbossee Stream?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pond RD over Cobbossee Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.