US Bridges

Fort Hill RD over Little River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 2.2 MI N 25 on 114 · Structure no. 3304

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,605
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Hill RD over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Hill RD over Little River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,605 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,447 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFort Hill RD
CrossesLittle River
Location2.2 MI N 25 on 114
RouteState Highway 114
StateMaine
Coordinates43.70951, -70.46002
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,605 (2016)
Projected traffic6,447 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Fort Hill RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Hill RD 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 Fort Hill RD over Little River carry?

About 4,605 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fort Hill RD over Little River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m).

Who owns Fort Hill RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.