US Bridges

W. Falmouth/Cumber over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.304 MI W of SR 100&26 · Structure no. 0278

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,870
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

W. Falmouth/Cumber over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Falmouth/Cumber over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 69 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 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,218 by 2036. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Falmouth/Cumber
CrossesI-95
Location0.304 MI W of SR 100&26
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.73218, -70.30238
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,870 (2016)
Projected traffic8,218 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Falmouth/Cumber over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is W. Falmouth/Cumber over I-95 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W. Falmouth/Cumber over I-95 carry?

About 5,870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. Falmouth/Cumber over I-95?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns W. Falmouth/Cumber over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.