US Bridges

Pond RD over Echo Lake

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 2 MI No Townline · Structure no. 2930

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD over Echo Lake is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pond RD over Echo Lake in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesPond RD
CrossesEcho Lake
Location2 MI No Townline
RouteState Highway 41
StateMaine
Coordinates44.45278, -70.01428
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2019)
Projected traffic1,518 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Echo Lake built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond RD over Echo Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pond RD over Echo Lake carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD over Echo Lake?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pond RD over Echo Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.