US Bridges

Gorham Rd/Rte 114 over (over) I-295 SB Ramp

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.297 MI NW of Payne RD · Structure no. 6301

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,563
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gorham Rd/Rte 114 over (over) I-295 SB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gorham Rd/Rte 114 over (over) I-295 SB Ramp in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1971, 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 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 12,563 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,588 by 2036. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesGorham Rd/Rte 114
Crosses(over) I-295 SB Ramp
Location0.297 MI NW of Payne RD
RouteState Highway 114
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62225, -70.35642
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,563 (2016)
Projected traffic17,588 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Gorham Rd/Rte 114 over (over) I-295 SB Ramp built?

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

What condition is Gorham Rd/Rte 114 over (over) I-295 SB Ramp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gorham Rd/Rte 114 over (over) I-295 SB Ramp carry?

About 12,563 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gorham Rd/Rte 114 over (over) I-295 SB Ramp?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Gorham Rd/Rte 114 over (over) I-295 SB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.