Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook
PoorKennebec County, Maine · 0.3 MI N of Bridge Street · Structure no. 3077
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,526
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 13,526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,936 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook 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 Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook carry?
About 13,526 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mount Vernon Av over Bond Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.