US Bridges

Pond RD N over Bartlett Stream

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · 200 Ft S RTE 3 · Structure no. 1117

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD N over Bartlett Stream is a steel culvert carrying Pond RD N over Bartlett Stream in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesPond RD N
CrossesBartlett Stream
Location200 Ft S RTE 3
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.40662, -69.20964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2016)
Projected traffic62 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Pond RD N over Bartlett Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond RD N over Bartlett 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pond RD N over Bartlett Stream carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD N over Bartlett Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Pond RD N over Bartlett Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.