Burrough RD over Little River
PoorAndroscoggin County, Maine · .6 MI E RTE 125 · Structure no. 2159
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burrough RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burrough RD over Little River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burrough RD over Little River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Burrough RD over Little 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Burrough RD over Little River carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Burrough RD over Little River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Burrough RD over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.