US Bridges

Water Street over US 1 NB & SB

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .1 MI E JCT #1 9 24 · Structure no. 5885

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,023
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over US 1 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over US 1 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,832 by 2036. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesUS 1 NB & SB
Location.1 MI E JCT #1 9 24
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91851, -69.96455
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,023 (2016)
Projected traffic2,832 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Water Street over US 1 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over US 1 NB & SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Water Street over US 1 NB & SB carry?

About 2,023 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over US 1 NB & SB?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over US 1 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.