US Bridges

Biddeford RD over Littlefield River

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.0 MI E of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 2734

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,802
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biddeford RD over Littlefield River is a concrete slab carrying Biddeford RD over Littlefield River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 12,802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,923 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesBiddeford RD
CrossesLittlefield River
Location1.0 MI E of JCT RTE 4
RouteState Highway 111
StateMaine
Coordinates43.47587, -70.70109
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,802 (2016)
Projected traffic17,923 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Biddeford RD over Littlefield River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Biddeford 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Biddeford RD over Littlefield River carry?

About 12,802 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Biddeford RD over Littlefield River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Biddeford RD over Littlefield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.