US Bridges

Ossipee Trl over Little River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.6 MI W JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 2219

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,590
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ossipee Trl over Little River is a concrete slab carrying Ossipee Trl over Little River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,826 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesOssipee Trl
CrossesLittle River
Location1.6 MI W JCT RTE 4
RouteState Highway 25
StateMaine
Coordinates43.6844, -70.47678
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,590 (2016)
Projected traffic21,826 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Ossipee Trl over Little River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ossipee Trl over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ossipee Trl over Little River carry?

About 15,590 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ossipee Trl over Little River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ossipee Trl over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.