US Bridges

Hubbard RD over Little River

Fair

York County, Maine · 2.2 MI N of Rochester ST · Structure no. 6221

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard RD over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hubbard RD over Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 53 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 6 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesHubbard RD
CrossesLittle River
Location2.2 MI N of Rochester ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.30407, -70.898
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2016)
Projected traffic2,415 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 Hubbard RD over Little River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Hubbard 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hubbard RD over Little River carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hubbard RD over Little River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbard RD over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.