US Bridges

Little River RD over Little River

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.9 MI S of RTE 11 & 202 · Structure no. 5258

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,812
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River RD over Little River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little River RD over Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,812 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLittle River RD
CrossesLittle River
Location1.9 MI S of RTE 11 & 202
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.39187, -70.85109
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,812 (2016)
Projected traffic2,718 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little River RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River RD over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little River RD over Little River carry?

About 1,812 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little River RD over Little River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little River RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.