US Bridges

Bridge ST over Little Ossipee River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.1 MI Sly of Route 11 · Structure no. 5313

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,060
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST over Little Ossipee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST over Little Ossipee River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge ST
CrossesLittle Ossipee River
Location0.1 MI Sly of Route 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.64747, -70.84726
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2016)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Bridge ST over Little Ossipee River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge ST over Little Ossipee River carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST over Little Ossipee River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST over Little Ossipee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.