US Bridges

Castle Island RD over Long Pond

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 50 W of Belgrade Tl · Structure no. 5912

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,395
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Island RD over Long Pond is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castle Island RD over Long Pond in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCastle Island RD
CrossesLong Pond
Location50 W of Belgrade Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.51241, -69.90979
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2016)
Projected traffic2,093 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Castle Island RD over Long Pond built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle Island RD over Long Pond 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Castle Island RD over Long Pond carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Castle Island RD over Long Pond?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Island RD over Long Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.