US Bridges

Upper Round Pond R over Pemaquid River

Good

Lincoln County, Maine · .1 Mi. East of RTE 130 · Structure no. 1304

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Round Pond R over Pemaquid River is a steel culvert carrying Upper Round Pond R over Pemaquid River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUpper Round Pond R
CrossesPemaquid River
Location.1 Mi. East of RTE 130
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.95735, -69.50871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic768 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Round Pond R over Pemaquid River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Round Pond R over Pemaquid River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Round Pond R over Pemaquid River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Round Pond R over Pemaquid River?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Upper Round Pond R over Pemaquid River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.