US Bridges

Garland Pond RD over Garland Brook

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 2 MI N Roxbury Tl · Structure no. 0651

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland Pond RD over Garland Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Garland Pond RD over Garland Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGarland Pond RD
CrossesGarland Brook
Location2 MI N Roxbury Tl
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.69466, -70.68939
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2016)
Projected traffic171 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Garland Pond RD over Garland Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland Pond RD over Garland Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Garland Pond RD over Garland Brook carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garland Pond RD over Garland Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Garland Pond RD over Garland Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.