US Bridges

Spring Street over State of Maine Railroad

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI S of Pleasant ST · Structure no. 0324

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Street over State of Maine Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spring Street over State of Maine Railroad in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesSpring Street
CrossesState of Maine Railroad
Location0.1 MI S of Pleasant ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91082, -69.97158
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2016)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Spring Street over State of Maine Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Street over State of Maine Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Street over State of Maine Railroad carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring Street over State of Maine Railroad?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Street over State of Maine Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.