US Bridges

Garland Pond RD over Phelps Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.5 MI Wly of Route 17 · Structure no. 2281

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland Pond RD over Phelps Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Garland Pond RD over Phelps Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGarland Pond RD
CrossesPhelps Brook
Location1.5 MI Wly of Route 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.71073, -70.6955
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2016)
Projected traffic214 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Garland Pond RD over Phelps Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland Pond RD over Phelps Brook 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 October 2023.

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

About 134 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garland Pond RD over Phelps Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Garland Pond RD over Phelps Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.