US Bridges

Sokokis Trl over Little River

Poor

York County, Maine · 0.4 MI S of JCT RTE 25 · Structure no. 3859

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sokokis Trl over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Sokokis Trl over Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,682 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSokokis Trl
CrossesLittle River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT RTE 25
RouteState Highway 5
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.79986, -70.81576
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2016)
Projected traffic3,682 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sokokis Trl over Little River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sokokis Trl over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sokokis Trl over Little River carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sokokis Trl over Little River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sokokis Trl over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.