US Bridges

Old Bath Road over US 1 NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI Nly of Bath Road · Structure no. 6033

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
378 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,553
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bath Road over US 1 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bath Road over US 1 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 5,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,774 by 2036. The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Bath Road
CrossesUS 1 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI Nly of Bath Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91235, -69.90735
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,553 (2016)
Projected traffic7,774 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bath Road over US 1 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Old Bath Road over US 1 NB & SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bath Road over US 1 NB & SB carry?

About 5,553 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Bath Road over US 1 NB & SB?

The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bath Road over US 1 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.