US Bridges

Fall RD over Branch of Little River

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.8 MI S RTE 4 · Structure no. 1219

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall RD over Branch of Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall RD over Branch of Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFall RD
CrossesBranch of Little River
Location1.8 MI S RTE 4
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.40543, -70.85005
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2016)
Projected traffic579 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fall RD over Branch of Little River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Fall RD over Branch of 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fall RD over Branch of Little River carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fall RD over Branch of Little River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fall RD over Branch of Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.