US Bridges

Hallowell RD over Outlet of Woodbury Pond

Poor

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.9 MI Nly Rtes 9 & 126 · Structure no. 2571

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hallowell RD over Outlet of Woodbury Pond is a concrete slab carrying Hallowell RD over Outlet of Woodbury Pond in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 87 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHallowell RD
CrossesOutlet of Woodbury Pond
Location1.9 MI Nly Rtes 9 & 126
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.21575, -69.93202
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2016)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hallowell RD over Outlet of Woodbury Pond built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Hallowell RD over Outlet of Woodbury Pond 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 Hallowell RD over Outlet of Woodbury Pond carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hallowell RD over Outlet of Woodbury Pond?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hallowell RD over Outlet of Woodbury Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.