US Bridges

Eames RD over Pattee Pond Brook

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.9 MI NW of Albion RD · Structure no. 6024

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,019
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eames RD over Pattee Pond Brook is a steel culvert carrying Eames RD over Pattee Pond Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,529 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEames RD
CrossesPattee Pond Brook
Location0.9 MI NW of Albion RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.56774, -69.55298
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2016)
Projected traffic1,529 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Eames RD over Pattee Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eames RD over Pattee Pond Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Eames RD over Pattee Pond Brook carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eames RD over Pattee Pond Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Eames RD over Pattee Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.