Tuttle Road over I-295 RTE US 1 & M C RR
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT RTE 88 · Structure no. 5801
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 489 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,497
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tuttle Road over I-295 RTE US 1 & M C RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuttle Road over I-295 RTE US 1 & M C RR in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,497 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2036. The structure is 489 ft (148.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tuttle Road over I-295 RTE US 1 & M C RR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Tuttle Road over I-295 RTE US 1 & M C RR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Tuttle Road over I-295 RTE US 1 & M C RR carry?
About 3,497 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tuttle Road over I-295 RTE US 1 & M C RR?
The structure is 489 ft (148.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Tuttle Road over I-295 RTE US 1 & M C RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.