US Bridges

Back RD over Littlefield River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.2 MI N JCT RTE 111 · Structure no. 1271

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Back RD over Littlefield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Back RD over Littlefield River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBack RD
CrossesLittlefield River
Location0.2 MI N JCT RTE 111
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.47806, -70.70326
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2016)
Projected traffic510 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Back RD over Littlefield River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Back RD over Littlefield 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Back RD over Littlefield River carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Back RD over Littlefield River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Back RD over Littlefield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.