Route 126 over Sand Pond Outlet
FairKennebec County, Maine · .1 MI Wly of Litchfield · Structure no. 2831
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,356
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 126 over Sand Pond Outlet is a concrete slab carrying Route 126 over Sand Pond Outlet in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,298 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 126 over Sand Pond Outlet built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 126 over Sand 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 126 over Sand Pond Outlet carry?
About 2,356 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 126 over Sand Pond Outlet?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 126 over Sand Pond Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.