US Bridges

Charlotte RD over Round Pond Outlet

Poor

Washington County, Maine · 1.1 MI E of JCT RTE 214 · Structure no. 3787

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
821
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlotte RD over Round Pond Outlet is a concrete tee beam carrying Charlotte RD over Round Pond Outlet in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 821 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlotte RD
CrossesRound Pond Outlet
Location1.1 MI E of JCT RTE 214
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.01404, -67.25626
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2016)
Projected traffic1,314 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 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 Charlotte RD over Round Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlotte RD over Round Pond Outlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Charlotte RD over Round Pond Outlet carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charlotte RD over Round Pond Outlet?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Charlotte RD over Round Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.