US Bridges

Pond RD over Whitten Stream (north)

Poor

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.5 MI S Townline · Structure no. 2332

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD over Whitten Stream (north) is a concrete slab carrying Pond RD over Whitten Stream (north) in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,801 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesPond RD
CrossesWhitten Stream (north)
Location1.5 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 41
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.50024, -69.98836
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2016)
Projected traffic2,801 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Whitten Stream (north) built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond RD over Whitten Stream (north) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pond RD over Whitten Stream (north) carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD over Whitten Stream (north)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pond RD over Whitten Stream (north)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.