US Bridges

Walton RD over Lovejoy Pond Outlet

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 2.5 MI N JCT 133 · Structure no. 2624

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton RD over Lovejoy Pond Outlet is a concrete tee beam carrying Walton RD over Lovejoy Pond Outlet 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWalton RD
CrossesLovejoy Pond Outlet
Location2.5 MI N JCT 133
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.37437, -70.03449
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic864 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Walton RD over Lovejoy Pond Outlet built?

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

What condition is Walton RD over Lovejoy Pond Outlet 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Walton RD over Lovejoy Pond Outlet carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walton RD over Lovejoy Pond Outlet?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Walton RD over Lovejoy Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.