US Bridges

Pond RD Sa 1 over Ring Hill Bk (potters Bk

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.3 MI Ea Stevenstown RD · Structure no. 3591

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD Sa 1 over Ring Hill Bk (potters Bk is a steel culvert carrying Pond RD Sa 1 over Ring Hill Bk (potters Bk in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 85 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 6 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 969 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPond RD Sa 1
CrossesRing Hill Bk (potters Bk
Location0.3 MI Ea Stevenstown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.14711, -69.89201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2016)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Sa 1 over Ring Hill Bk (potters Bk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pond RD Sa 1 over Ring Hill Bk (potters Bk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pond RD Sa 1 over Ring Hill Bk (potters Bk carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD Sa 1 over Ring Hill Bk (potters Bk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pond RD Sa 1 over Ring Hill Bk (potters Bk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.