US Bridges

Nasons Mills Road over Little Osipee Rv

FairPosted for load

York County, Maine · 20 Ft E Beaver Berry RD · Structure no. 5165

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nasons Mills Road over Little Osipee Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying Nasons Mills Road over Little Osipee Rv in York County, Maine. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNasons Mills Road
CrossesLittle Osipee Rv
Location20 Ft E Beaver Berry RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.68934, -70.67062
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2016)
Projected traffic173 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Nasons Mills Road over Little Osipee Rv built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nasons Mills Road over Little Osipee Rv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nasons Mills Road over Little Osipee Rv carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nasons Mills Road over Little Osipee Rv?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nasons Mills Road over Little Osipee Rv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.