US Bridges

Fore River Pky over Future Wye Railroad/ Ped

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .3 East of I-295 · Structure no. 6422

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,090
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fore River Pky over Future Wye Railroad/ Ped is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fore River Pky over Future Wye Railroad/ Ped in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2036. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFore River Pky
CrossesFuture Wye Railroad/ Ped
Location.3 East of I-295
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.65101, -70.28465
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,090 (2016)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fore River Pky over Future Wye Railroad/ Ped built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fore River Pky over Future Wye Railroad/ Ped 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fore River Pky over Future Wye Railroad/ Ped carry?

About 4,090 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fore River Pky over Future Wye Railroad/ Ped?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Fore River Pky over Future Wye Railroad/ Ped?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.