US Bridges

Ramp on from Park over ST James Street

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1 MI North Town Line · Structure no. 6557

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on from Park over ST James Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on from Park over ST James Street in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp on from Park
CrossesST James Street
Location1 MI North Town Line
RouteState Highway 296
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.65671, -70.28346
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2016)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp on from Park over ST James Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on from Park over ST James Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp on from Park over ST James Street carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Ramp on from Park over ST James Street?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on from Park over ST James Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.