Hardscrabble RD over Little Ossipee River
FairYork County, Maine · 0.3 MI S of JCT RTE 25 · Structure no. 3281
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardscrabble RD over Little Ossipee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardscrabble RD over Little Ossipee River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 90 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 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardscrabble RD over Little Ossipee River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Hardscrabble RD over Little 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hardscrabble RD over Little Ossipee River carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hardscrabble RD over Little Ossipee River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hardscrabble RD over Little Ossipee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.