US Bridges

Mosher RD over Little River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.7 MI N of JCT RTE 25 · Structure no. 3112

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,960
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosher RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mosher RD over Little River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,960 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,660 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMosher RD
CrossesLittle River
Location1.7 MI N of JCT RTE 25
RouteState Highway 237
StateMaine
Coordinates43.71359, -70.41391
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,960 (2018)
Projected traffic7,660 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 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 Mosher RD over Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosher RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mosher RD over Little River carry?

About 6,960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mosher RD over Little River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mosher RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.