US Bridges

Broadway over S.R. 703

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · .7 MI W JCT 9 · Structure no. 6182

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over S.R. 703 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway over S.R. 703 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,580 by 2036. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesS.R. 703
Location.7 MI W JCT 9
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62557, -70.32489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2016)
Projected traffic20,580 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Broadway over S.R. 703 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Broadway over S.R. 703 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over S.R. 703 carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over S.R. 703?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over S.R. 703?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.