US Bridges

Litchfield RD over Vaughan Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.5 MI W of JCT RTE 201 · Structure no. 0490

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litchfield RD over Vaughan Stream is a masonry arch - deck carrying Litchfield RD over Vaughan Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLitchfield RD
CrossesVaughan Stream
Location0.5 MI W of JCT RTE 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.27751, -69.80299
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2016)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Litchfield RD over Vaughan Stream built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litchfield RD over Vaughan Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Litchfield RD over Vaughan Stream carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Litchfield RD over Vaughan Stream?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Litchfield RD over Vaughan Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.