US Bridges

Chas Loring SB over Washington Ave NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI NE Nb&sb Converge · Structure no. 0817

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chas Loring SB over Washington Ave NB & SB is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying Chas Loring SB over Washington Ave NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,745 by 2036. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChas Loring SB
CrossesWashington Ave NB & SB
Location0.1 MI NE Nb&sb Converge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.67948, -70.25659
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2016)
Projected traffic2,745 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chas Loring SB over Washington Ave NB & SB built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chas Loring SB over Washington Ave NB & SB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chas Loring SB over Washington Ave NB & SB carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chas Loring SB over Washington Ave NB & SB?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chas Loring SB over Washington Ave NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.