US Bridges

Main ST over Pleasant Pond Stream

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · 0.3 MI S JCT RTE US201 · Structure no. 2672

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Pleasant Pond Stream is a concrete slab carrying Main ST over Pleasant Pond Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesMain ST
CrossesPleasant Pond Stream
Location0.3 MI S JCT RTE US201
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates45.23524, -69.99274
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2016)
Projected traffic314 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Main ST over Pleasant Pond Stream built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Pleasant 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 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Pleasant Pond Stream carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Pleasant Pond Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Pleasant Pond Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.