US Bridges

E Main ST over Route US 1 NB & SB

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.4 MI N JCT 88 · Structure no. 5229

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,214
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST over Route US 1 NB & SB is a concrete tee beam carrying E Main ST over Route US 1 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 2,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2036. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Main ST
CrossesRoute US 1 NB & SB
Location0.4 MI N JCT 88
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80485, -70.17503
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,214 (2016)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E Main ST over Route US 1 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Main ST over Route US 1 NB & SB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E Main ST over Route US 1 NB & SB carry?

About 2,214 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST over Route US 1 NB & SB?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST over Route US 1 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.