US Bridges

Falmouth Spur Intr over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.262 MI SW of Blackstrap · Structure no. 0352

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Falmouth Spur Intr over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falmouth Spur Intr over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2036. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFalmouth Spur Intr
CrossesI-95
Location0.262 MI SW of Blackstrap
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.72153, -70.30499
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2016)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Falmouth Spur Intr over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Falmouth Spur Intr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Falmouth Spur Intr over I-95 carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Falmouth Spur Intr over I-95?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Falmouth Spur Intr over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.