US Bridges

Durham RD over EXIT-28 SB on

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.9 MI Nwly of US1 · Structure no. 6287

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,421
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham RD over EXIT-28 SB on is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durham RD over EXIT-28 SB on in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,789 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDurham RD
CrossesEXIT-28 SB on
Location0.9 MI Nwly of US1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91515, -70.03047
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,421 (2016)
Projected traffic4,789 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Durham RD over EXIT-28 SB on built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durham RD over EXIT-28 SB on 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Durham RD over EXIT-28 SB on carry?

About 3,421 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Durham RD over EXIT-28 SB on?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Durham RD over EXIT-28 SB on?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.