FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAY ST

Carrying RAY ST over FALL BROOK

0.2 MI. E. RT. 100, Cumberland, Maine

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAY ST

The RAY ST bridge in Cumberland, Maine carries RAY ST over FALL BROOK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,750 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maine bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RAY ST compares

▼ 3.9
Load rating vs Maine average (40.2 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Maine bridges
80
Bridges in Cumberland · 9 in Poor condition
RAY ST 36.3 t
Maine average 40.2 t

Live comparison across Maine.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0340

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAY ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RAY ST against other structures in Cumberland and across Maine. Maine bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RAY ST?

RAY ST in Cumberland, Maine on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAY ST inspected?

RAY ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,750 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAY ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RAY ST?

RAY ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAY ST?

RAY ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is RAY ST and does age affect safety?

RAY ST was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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