US Bridges

US 201 over Pleasant Pond Stream

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.3 MI S of the Forks · Structure no. 5976

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,168
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 201 over Pleasant Pond Stream is a concrete slab carrying US 201 over Pleasant Pond Stream in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,035 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 201
CrossesPleasant Pond Stream
Location1.3 MI S of the Forks
RouteState Highway 201
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.23456, -69.99591
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,168 (2016)
Projected traffic3,035 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 201 over Pleasant Pond Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 201 over Pleasant Pond Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 201 over Pleasant Pond Stream carry?

About 2,168 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 201 over Pleasant Pond Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 201 over Pleasant Pond Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.