Lord RD over Little Rivers
PoorPosted for loadYork County, Maine · .2 MI W L Riv RD · Structure no. 1216
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lord RD over Little Rivers is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lord RD over Little Rivers in York County, Maine. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lord RD over Little Rivers built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Lord RD over Little Rivers 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lord RD over Little Rivers carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lord RD over Little Rivers?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Lord RD over Little Rivers?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.