US Bridges

Sca-Conn NB over State Route 703

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1 MI So I-295 · Structure no. 6272

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sca-Conn NB over State Route 703 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sca-Conn NB over State Route 703 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 54 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 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSca-Conn NB
CrossesState Route 703
Location1 MI So I-295
RouteState Highway 701
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62375, -70.31955
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,410 (2016)
Projected traffic13,174 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 703 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sca-Conn NB over State Route 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sca-Conn NB over State Route 703 carry?

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

How long is Sca-Conn NB over State Route 703?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sca-Conn NB over State Route 703?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.