US Bridges

Fore River Pky over Mountain Division RR

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .3 MI East of I-295 · Structure no. 6423

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,090
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fore River Pky over Mountain Division RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fore River Pky over Mountain Division RR 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFore River Pky
CrossesMountain Division RR
Location.3 MI East of I-295
RouteState Highway 1
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.65037, -70.28427
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Mountain Division RR built?

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

What condition is Fore River Pky over Mountain Division RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fore River Pky over Mountain Division RR carry?

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

How long is Fore River Pky over Mountain Division RR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Fore River Pky over Mountain Division RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.