US Bridges

South Hiram Road over Ossipee River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.6 MI W of JCT RTE 25 · Structure no. 5088

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hiram Road over Ossipee River is a concrete tee beam carrying South Hiram Road over Ossipee River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,018 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Hiram Road
CrossesOssipee River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT RTE 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80682, -70.82624
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2016)
Projected traffic4,018 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 South Hiram Road over Ossipee River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Hiram Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does South Hiram Road over Ossipee River carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Hiram Road over Ossipee River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns South Hiram Road over Ossipee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.