US Bridges

Littlefield RD over No Name Brook

Poor

Androscoggin County, Maine · .1 MI N JCT 196 · Structure no. 5236

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,849
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littlefield RD over No Name Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Littlefield RD over No Name Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,849 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,774 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLittlefield RD
CrossesNo Name Brook
Location.1 MI N JCT 196
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.04618, -70.11442
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,849 (2016)
Projected traffic2,774 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Littlefield RD over No Name Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Littlefield RD over No Name Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Littlefield RD over No Name Brook carry?

About 1,849 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Littlefield RD over No Name Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Littlefield RD over No Name Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.