Atlantic HWY over Little River
PoorWaldo County, Maine · Townline · Structure no. 2988
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,764
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atlantic HWY over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Atlantic HWY over Little River in Waldo County, Maine. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 81 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,870 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atlantic HWY over Little River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Atlantic HWY over Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Atlantic HWY over Little River carry?
About 7,764 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Atlantic HWY over Little River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Atlantic HWY over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.