US Bridges

Trues Pond RD over Sucker Mill Pond

Fair

Waldo County, Maine · Liberty-Montvle Tl · Structure no. 2818

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trues Pond RD over Sucker Mill Pond is a concrete slab carrying Trues Pond RD over Sucker Mill Pond in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTrues Pond RD
CrossesSucker Mill Pond
LocationLiberty-Montvle Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaldo County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.39101, -69.29085
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2016)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Trues Pond RD over Sucker Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trues Pond RD over Sucker Mill Pond 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 2023.

How much traffic does Trues Pond RD over Sucker Mill Pond carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Trues Pond RD over Sucker Mill Pond?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Trues Pond RD over Sucker Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.