Diamond Hill RD over Little River
PoorPosted for loadYork County, Maine · .2 MI E Lil River RD · Structure no. 1234
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Diamond Hill RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Diamond Hill RD over Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Diamond Hill RD over Little River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Diamond Hill 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Diamond Hill RD over Little River carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Diamond Hill RD over Little River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Diamond Hill RD over Little River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.