US Bridges

Madawaska RD over Douglas Pond Inlet

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 2.1 MI S of JCT US2 · Structure no. 5699

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madawaska RD over Douglas Pond Inlet is a concrete slab carrying Madawaska RD over Douglas Pond Inlet in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1956, 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMadawaska RD
CrossesDouglas Pond Inlet
Location2.1 MI S of JCT US2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.81529, -69.37565
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2016)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Madawaska RD over Douglas Pond Inlet built?

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

What condition is Madawaska RD over Douglas Pond Inlet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Madawaska RD over Douglas Pond Inlet carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Madawaska RD over Douglas Pond Inlet?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Madawaska RD over Douglas Pond Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.