US Bridges

Route 1 over 295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · .5 MI S Townline · Structure no. 1376

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,280
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over 295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over 295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,992 by 2036. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 1
Crosses295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR
Location.5 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.63888, -70.29451
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,280 (2016)
Projected traffic5,992 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 1 over 295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1 over 295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 1 over 295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR carry?

About 4,280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over 295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 over 295/NB Ramp 295 to 1/PTR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.