US Bridges

Government ST over B+m Spur

Fair

York County, Maine · .2 MI W US 1 · Structure no. 5620

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,490
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Government ST over B+m Spur is a concrete slab carrying Government ST over B+m Spur in York County, Maine. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 9,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,286 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesGovernment ST
CrossesB+m Spur
Location.2 MI W US 1
RouteState Highway 103
StateMaine
Coordinates43.08852, -70.75403
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,490 (2016)
Projected traffic13,286 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Government ST over B+m Spur built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Government ST over B+m Spur 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Government ST over B+m Spur carry?

About 9,490 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Government ST over B+m Spur?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Government ST over B+m Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.