Pleasant Pond RD over Pleasant Pond Stream
PoorSomerset County, Maine · 0.5 MI NE of Old RTE 201 · Structure no. 3921
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Pond RD over Pleasant Pond Stream is a concrete slab carrying Pleasant Pond RD over Pleasant Pond Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Pleasant Pond RD over Pleasant Pond Stream built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Pond RD 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 Pleasant Pond RD over Pleasant Pond Stream carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Pond RD over Pleasant Pond Stream?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Pond RD over Pleasant Pond Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.