US Bridges

Mountain RD over Moose Pond

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 3.6 MI S JCT RTE US 302 · Structure no. 0736

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain RD over Moose Pond is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mountain RD over Moose Pond in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2016. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMountain RD
CrossesMoose Pond
Location3.6 MI S JCT RTE US 302
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.01528, -70.79093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic624 by 2016
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

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 Mountain RD over Moose Pond built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain RD over Moose Pond 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 Mountain RD over Moose Pond carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mountain RD over Moose Pond?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain RD over Moose Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.