US Bridges

Ramp Off to Scarbo over Broadway

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.7 MI N US 1 · Structure no. 6257

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,840
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off to Scarbo over Broadway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off to Scarbo 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 6 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 7,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,976 by 2036. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp Off to Scarbo
CrossesBroadway
Location1.7 MI N US 1
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62891, -70.31835
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,840 (2016)
Projected traffic10,976 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ramp Off to Scarbo over Broadway built?

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

What condition is Ramp Off to Scarbo 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 Off to Scarbo over Broadway carry?

About 7,840 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Off to Scarbo over Broadway?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off to Scarbo over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.