US Bridges

Cape RD over Little Ossipee River

Fair

York County, Maine · 4.3 MI S of JCT RTE 11 · Structure no. 5514

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,782
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cape RD over Little Ossipee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cape RD over Little Ossipee River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2036. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCape RD
CrossesLittle Ossipee River
Location4.3 MI S of JCT RTE 11
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.67366, -70.69531
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,782 (2016)
Projected traffic5,295 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Cape RD over Little Ossipee River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cape RD 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 September 2024.

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

About 3,782 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cape RD over Little Ossipee River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cape RD over Little Ossipee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.