US Bridges

Veterans Brg RT1 over Fore River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · Townline · Structure no. 3945

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,610 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,869
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Brg RT1 over Fore River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Veterans Brg RT1 over Fore River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,869 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,817 by 2036. The structure is 1,610 ft (490.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Brg RT1
CrossesFore River
LocationTownline
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.64328, -70.28402
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,610 ft (490.7 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,869 (2016)
Projected traffic13,817 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Brg RT1 over Fore River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Brg RT1 over Fore River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Brg RT1 over Fore River carry?

About 9,869 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Brg RT1 over Fore River?

The structure is 1,610 ft (490.7 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Brg RT1 over Fore River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.