Ridlon RD over Little River
PoorClosed to trafficYork County, Maine · 1.4 MI N Pine Hill RD · Structure no. 1227
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridlon RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridlon RD over Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridlon RD over Little River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridlon RD over Little River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ridlon RD over Little River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ridlon RD over Little River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ridlon RD over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.