US Bridges

Pond RD over Damariscotta Lake Outlet

Fair

Lincoln County, Maine · 2.4 MI Nly of Route 1B · Structure no. 3923

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,595
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD over Damariscotta Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond RD over Damariscotta Lake Outlet in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 1,595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,393 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesPond RD
CrossesDamariscotta Lake Outlet
Location2.4 MI Nly of Route 1B
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyLincoln County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.06251, -69.52892
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,595 (2016)
Projected traffic2,393 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 over Damariscotta Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond RD over Damariscotta Lake Outlet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pond RD over Damariscotta Lake Outlet carry?

About 1,595 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD over Damariscotta Lake Outlet?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pond RD over Damariscotta Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.