US-1 NB to RTE 196 over Ramp B
FairCumberland County, Maine · Sly Beginning of RTE 196 · Structure no. 6373
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,404
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-1 NB to RTE 196 over Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 NB to RTE 196 over Ramp B 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 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 1,404 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2036. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-1 NB to RTE 196 over Ramp B built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-1 NB to RTE 196 over Ramp B 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US-1 NB to RTE 196 over Ramp B carry?
About 1,404 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US-1 NB to RTE 196 over Ramp B?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US-1 NB to RTE 196 over Ramp B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.