US Bridges

Stevens Pond RD over St. George River

Poor

Waldo County, Maine · 1.3 MI S of JCT RTE 220 · Structure no. 3493

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
604
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Pond RD over St. George River is a concrete slab carrying Stevens Pond RD over St. George River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesStevens Pond RD
CrossesSt. George River
Location1.3 MI S of JCT RTE 220
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateMaine
Coordinates44.38239, -69.29756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2016)
Projected traffic966 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Stevens Pond RD over St. George River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Pond RD over St. George River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Pond RD over St. George River carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Pond RD over St. George River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Pond RD over St. George River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.