US Bridges

Ossipee Trl over Saco River Overflow Chan

Fair

York County, Maine · 250 Ft W of Standish Tl · Structure no. 2638

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,918
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ossipee Trl over Saco River Overflow Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Ossipee Trl over Saco River Overflow Chan in York County, Maine. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,085 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesOssipee Trl
CrossesSaco River Overflow Chan
Location250 Ft W of Standish Tl
RouteState Highway 25
StateMaine
Coordinates43.73356, -70.65378
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,918 (2016)
Projected traffic11,085 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 Ossipee Trl over Saco River Overflow Chan built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ossipee Trl over Saco River Overflow Chan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ossipee Trl over Saco River Overflow Chan carry?

About 7,918 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ossipee Trl over Saco River Overflow Chan?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Ossipee Trl over Saco River Overflow Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.