US Bridges

Kennebunk RD over Littlefield River

Good

York County, Maine · 0.9 MI E Rt 111 · Structure no. 1272

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
954
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennebunk RD over Littlefield River is a concrete culvert carrying Kennebunk RD over Littlefield River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 954 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKennebunk RD
CrossesLittlefield River
Location0.9 MI E Rt 111
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.46475, -70.70186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2016)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennebunk RD over Littlefield River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennebunk RD over Littlefield River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Kennebunk RD over Littlefield River carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kennebunk RD over Littlefield River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Kennebunk RD over Littlefield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.