Long Falls Dam RD over Pond Stream
PoorSomerset County, Maine · 4.6MI N of Dead River Plt · Structure no. 1078
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Falls Dam RD over Pond Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Falls Dam RD over Pond Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Falls Dam RD over Pond Stream built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Falls Dam RD over Pond Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Long Falls Dam RD over Pond Stream carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Long Falls Dam RD over Pond Stream?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Long Falls Dam RD over Pond Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.