US Bridges

Thorofare RD over Pleasant Pond

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 0.4 MI W of JCT US 201 · Structure no. 3925

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorofare RD over Pleasant Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thorofare RD over Pleasant Pond in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 69 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesThorofare RD
CrossesPleasant Pond
Location0.4 MI W of JCT US 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.14465, -69.88358
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2016)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Thorofare RD over Pleasant Pond built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Thorofare RD over Pleasant Pond 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Thorofare RD over Pleasant Pond carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thorofare RD over Pleasant Pond?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Thorofare RD over Pleasant Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.