US Bridges

Pond Brook RD over Pond Brook

Fair

Oxford County, Maine · 1.3 MI Sly of JCT RTE 16 · Structure no. 3461

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Brook RD over Pond Brook is a steel culvert carrying Pond Brook RD over Pond Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPond Brook RD
CrossesPond Brook
Location1.3 MI Sly of JCT RTE 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.85004, -71.03656
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2016)
Projected traffic83 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pond Brook RD over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Brook RD over Pond 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 November 2023.

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

About 52 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond Brook RD over Pond Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Pond Brook RD over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.