US Bridges

Bridgton RD over Little Pond

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 0.8 MI W of Bridgton · Structure no. 2464

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,734
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgton RD over Little Pond is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridgton RD over Little Pond in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,828 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesBridgton RD
CrossesLittle Pond
Location0.8 MI W of Bridgton
RouteState Highway 302
StateMaine
Coordinates44.04808, -70.86432
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,734 (2016)
Projected traffic3,828 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bridgton RD over Little Pond built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgton RD over Little 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgton RD over Little Pond carry?

About 2,734 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgton RD over Little Pond?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgton RD over Little Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.