US Bridges

Ramp Off to Scarbo over Interstate 295 NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · .5 MI No SR 103 · Structure no. 6258

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

About this bridge

Ramp Off to Scarbo over Interstate 295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off to Scarbo over Interstate 295 NB & SB 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 233 ft (71 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp Off to Scarbo
CrossesInterstate 295 NB & SB
Location.5 MI No SR 103
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62894, -70.31831
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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 Interstate 295 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Ramp Off to Scarbo over Interstate 295 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Off to Scarbo over Interstate 295 NB & SB carry?

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

How long is Ramp Off to Scarbo over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off to Scarbo over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.