US Bridges

US Route 1 HWY Ram over Ramp Off to Veterans Bri

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · I295 Ramp & US1 Ramp · Structure no. 6555

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,849
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 HWY Ram over Ramp Off to Veterans Bri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 HWY Ram over Ramp Off to Veterans Bri in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 1,849 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,774 by 2036. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 1 HWY Ram
CrossesRamp Off to Veterans Bri
LocationI295 Ramp & US1 Ramp
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.63882, -70.29342
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,849 (2016)
Projected traffic2,774 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 1 HWY Ram over Ramp Off to Veterans Bri built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US Route 1 HWY Ram over Ramp Off to Veterans Bri 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 1 HWY Ram over Ramp Off to Veterans Bri carry?

About 1,849 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 HWY Ram over Ramp Off to Veterans Bri?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 HWY Ram over Ramp Off to Veterans Bri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.