US Bridges

FAP 9-1 Spur NB over Main ST (us 1 & 9)

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.9 MI NW of JCT RTE 5 · Structure no. 0813

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,560
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9-1 Spur NB over Main ST (us 1 & 9) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 9-1 Spur NB over Main ST (us 1 & 9) in York County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,384 by 2036. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9-1 Spur NB
CrossesMain ST (us 1 & 9)
Location0.9 MI NW of JCT RTE 5
RouteState Highway 195
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.5121, -70.43194
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,560 (2016)
Projected traffic13,384 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9-1 Spur NB over Main ST (us 1 & 9) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9-1 Spur NB over Main ST (us 1 & 9) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 9-1 Spur NB over Main ST (us 1 & 9) carry?

About 9,560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9-1 Spur NB over Main ST (us 1 & 9)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9-1 Spur NB over Main ST (us 1 & 9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.