US Bridges

Federal RD over Ossipee River

Fair

York County, Maine · 50 SW of JCT Route 160 · Structure no. 2432

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal RD over Ossipee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal RD over Ossipee River in York County, Maine. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2036. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal RD
CrossesOssipee River
Location50 SW of JCT Route 160
RouteState Highway 25
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80692, -70.88842
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2016)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Federal RD over Ossipee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal RD over Ossipee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Federal RD over Ossipee River carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Federal RD over Ossipee River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Federal RD over Ossipee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.