US Bridges

Saco Spur over Springfield Rxr

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.192 MI S Industrial · Structure no. 0809

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,310
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Saco Spur over Springfield Rxr is a concrete culvert carrying Saco Spur over Springfield Rxr in York County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 9,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,034 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSaco Spur
CrossesSpringfield Rxr
Location0.192 MI S Industrial
RouteInterstate 195
StateMaine
Coordinates43.52556, -70.44931
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,310 (2016)
Projected traffic13,034 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Saco Spur over Springfield Rxr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saco Spur over Springfield Rxr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Saco Spur over Springfield Rxr carry?

About 9,310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saco Spur over Springfield Rxr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Saco Spur over Springfield Rxr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.