Cumberland County Bridge Report Card
Cumberland County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County has 344 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 35 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.2% is at or below the 15.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 226,745 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cumberland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 344 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 35 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 226,745 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.2% | 20.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.0% of measured traffic | 5.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.5% | 2.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,259,309 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 15.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 226,745 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cumberland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 over Cousins River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,550 | 1930 |
| Poland Range RD over Chandler Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 730 | 1965 |
| Depot Street over Stevens Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 435 | 1947 |
| I 295 NB over Route 88 (lafayette St) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,320 | 1959 |
| I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,080 | 1959 |
| Congress ST over Stroudwater River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24,013 | 1989 |
| Main ST over Androscoggin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,790 | 1931 |
| Tandberg Trl over Ditch Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,042 | 1959 |
| Roosevelt Trl over Pleasant River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,750 | 1989 |
| Lower Main ST over M C Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,879 | 1936 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.