US Bridges

Zion Hill RD over Little Norridgewock Str

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.1 MI W JCT Dutch Gap RD · Structure no. 5180

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion Hill RD over Little Norridgewock Str is a concrete slab carrying Zion Hill RD over Little Norridgewock Str in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesZion Hill RD
CrossesLittle Norridgewock Str
Location0.1 MI W JCT Dutch Gap RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.55147, -70.08678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
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 rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2016)
Projected traffic1,101 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Zion Hill RD over Little Norridgewock Str built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zion Hill RD over Little Norridgewock Str 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 2024.

How much traffic does Zion Hill RD over Little Norridgewock Str carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Zion Hill RD over Little Norridgewock Str?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Zion Hill RD over Little Norridgewock Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.