Washington Av over Marginal Way
FairCumberland County, Maine · 0.2 MI N of Int Marg.Way · Structure no. 5915
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,790
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Av over Marginal Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Av over Marginal Way in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,106 by 2036. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Av over Marginal Way built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Av over Marginal Way in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Av over Marginal Way carry?
About 5,790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington Av over Marginal Way?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Av over Marginal Way?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.