US Bridges

Sca-Conn NB over US 1 Southbound

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.25 MI NE US 1 Splits · Structure no. 6202

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sca-Conn NB over US 1 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sca-Conn NB over US 1 Southbound in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,174 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSca-Conn NB
CrossesUS 1 Southbound
Location0.25 MI NE US 1 Splits
RouteState Highway 701
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.60393, -70.31838
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,410 (2016)
Projected traffic13,174 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sca-Conn NB over US 1 Southbound built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sca-Conn NB over US 1 Southbound 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sca-Conn NB over US 1 Southbound carry?

About 9,410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sca-Conn NB over US 1 Southbound?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sca-Conn NB over US 1 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.