US Bridges

River RD over Ossipee River

FairPosted for load

York County, Maine · 0.2 MI N of JCT RTE 25 · Structure no. 5087

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Ossipee River is a concrete tee beam carrying River RD over Ossipee River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1930, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2036. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesOssipee River
Location0.2 MI N of JCT RTE 25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80644, -70.79876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 River RD over Ossipee River built?

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

What condition is River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Ossipee River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Ossipee River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Ossipee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.