US Bridges

Pond RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 2.1MI NE of Litchfield · Structure no. 6320

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2036. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPond RD
CrossesInterstate 295 NB & SB
Location2.1MI NE of Litchfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.20125, -69.82544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2016)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pond RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pond RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.