Route 1 over Cousins River
PoorCumberland County, Maine · Yarmouth-Freeport Tl · Structure no. 2183
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,550
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 1 over Cousins River is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 1 over Cousins River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3 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 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,370 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 1 over Cousins River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Route 1 over Cousins River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 1 over Cousins River carry?
About 9,550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 1 over Cousins River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 1 over Cousins River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.