US Bridges

Ramp on from Scarb over Broadway

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.7 MI N US 1 · Structure no. 6256

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,040
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on from Scarb over Broadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on from Scarb over Broadway in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11,040 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,456 by 2036. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp on from Scarb
CrossesBroadway
Location1.7 MI N US 1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62818, -70.31764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,040 (2016)
Projected traffic15,456 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp on from Scarb over Broadway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on from Scarb over Broadway 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 Ramp on from Scarb over Broadway carry?

About 11,040 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on from Scarb over Broadway?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on from Scarb over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.