US Bridges

Pool ST over Little River

Fair

York County, Maine · 250 Ft NE of Kenne-Port · Structure no. 5736

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pool ST over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Pool ST over Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,318 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesPool ST
CrossesLittle River
Location250 Ft NE of Kenne-Port
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.42107, -70.4073
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2016)
Projected traffic3,318 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Pool ST over Little River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pool ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pool ST over Little River carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pool ST over Little River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Pool ST over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.