US Bridges

Howard Pond RD over Howard Pond Stream

Good

Oxford County, Maine · 1.1 MI N JCT US 2 · Structure no. 3212

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Pond RD over Howard Pond Stream is a concrete slab carrying Howard Pond RD over Howard Pond Stream in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesHoward Pond RD
CrossesHoward Pond Stream
Location1.1 MI N JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.50438, -70.7115
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2016)
Projected traffic397 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard Pond RD over Howard Pond Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Pond RD over Howard Pond Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Pond RD over Howard Pond Stream carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Howard Pond RD over Howard Pond Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Pond RD over Howard Pond Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.