Route 1 over Ramp a
FairLincoln County, Maine · 1.7 Mi. W. Townline · Structure no. 5887
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,260
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 1 over Ramp a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over Ramp a in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,564 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 1 over Ramp a built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 1 over Ramp a 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 Route 1 over Ramp a carry?
About 8,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 1 over Ramp a?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 1 over Ramp a?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.