US Bridges

Lisbon ST over Little River

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 6 MI W US 201 · Structure no. 2460

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,034
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lisbon ST over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lisbon ST over Little River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,034 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,248 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesLisbon ST
CrossesLittle River
Location6 MI W US 201
RouteState Highway 196
StateMaine
Coordinates43.99284, -70.05095
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,034 (2016)
Projected traffic18,248 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lisbon ST over Little River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lisbon ST over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lisbon ST over Little River carry?

About 13,034 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lisbon ST over Little River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lisbon ST over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.