US Bridges

Little River RD over Bog Brook

Poor

York County, Maine · 1.6 MI S JCT 202 · Structure no. 5583

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,838
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little River RD over Bog Brook is a steel culvert carrying Little River RD over Bog Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,757 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle River RD
CrossesBog Brook
Location1.6 MI S JCT 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.39495, -70.85138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,838 (2016)
Projected traffic2,757 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 Bog Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little River RD over Bog Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 1,838 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little River RD over Bog Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Little River RD over Bog Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.