US Bridges

New Dam RD over Little Ossipee River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.9MI S Doles Ridge RD · Structure no. 1203

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Dam RD over Little Ossipee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Dam RD over Little Ossipee River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Dam RD
CrossesLittle Ossipee River
Location0.9MI S Doles Ridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.6654, -70.72181
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Dam RD over Little Ossipee River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Dam 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does New Dam RD over Little Ossipee River carry?

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

How long is New Dam RD over Little Ossipee River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns New Dam RD over Little Ossipee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.