RTE 196 to US-1 NB over Route US1
GoodCumberland County, Maine · Sly End of Route 196 · Structure no. 6372
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 330 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,514
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 196 to US-1 NB over Route US1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 196 to US-1 NB over Route US1 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,514 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,920 by 2036. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 196 to US-1 NB over Route US1 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 196 to US-1 NB over Route US1 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 196 to US-1 NB over Route US1 carry?
About 8,514 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 196 to US-1 NB over Route US1?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 196 to US-1 NB over Route US1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.