Smarts Pond RD over Little Ossipee River
FairYork County, Maine · .3 MI W RTE 11 · Structure no. 1198
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smarts Pond RD over Little Ossipee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smarts Pond RD over Little Ossipee River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 133 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smarts Pond RD over Little Ossipee River built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Smarts Pond RD over Little Ossipee 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Smarts Pond RD over Little Ossipee River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smarts Pond RD over Little Ossipee River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Smarts Pond RD over Little Ossipee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.