US Bridges

Fore River Pky over Mercy Access Rd. Grs

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · .5 Miles East of I-295 · Structure no. 6424

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fore River Pky over Mercy Access Rd. Grs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fore River Pky over Mercy Access Rd. Grs in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 13,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,438 by 2036. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFore River Pky
CrossesMercy Access Rd. Grs
Location.5 Miles East of I-295
RouteState Highway 1
StateMaine
Coordinates43.64446, -70.27921
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,170 (2016)
Projected traffic18,438 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Mercy Access Rd. Grs built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Fore River Pky over Mercy Access Rd. Grs 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 Mercy Access Rd. Grs carry?

About 13,170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fore River Pky over Mercy Access Rd. Grs?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Fore River Pky over Mercy Access Rd. Grs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.