Lavertu RD over Little River
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 300 Ft S Beaulieu RD · Structure no. 0441
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lavertu RD over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Lavertu RD over Little River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lavertu RD over Little River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lavertu 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lavertu RD over Little River carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lavertu RD over Little River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Lavertu RD over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.