US Bridges

Little River RD over Little River

Fair

York County, Maine · 3.5 MI S RTE 202 · Structure no. 1213

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
932
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little River RD over Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLittle River RD
CrossesLittle River
Location3.5 MI S RTE 202
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.37251, -70.84623
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2016)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River RD over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Little River RD over Little River carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little River RD over Little River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Little River RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.