US Bridges

Hallowell Litchfie over Cobbossee Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · Litchfield-W Gard Tl · Structure no. 2834

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hallowell Litchfie over Cobbossee Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hallowell Litchfie over Cobbossee Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2036. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHallowell Litchfie
CrossesCobbossee Stream
LocationLitchfield-W Gard Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.22133, -69.91927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2016)
Projected traffic1,845 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hallowell Litchfie over Cobbossee Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Hallowell Litchfie over Cobbossee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hallowell Litchfie over Cobbossee Stream carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hallowell Litchfie over Cobbossee Stream?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hallowell Litchfie over Cobbossee Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.