Casco Bay Bridge

The Casco Bay Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Fore River, connecting South Portland and Portland, Maine, United States. The bridge carries four lanes (two in each direction) of State Route 77, a bike lane in each direction, and a pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of the span.

Casco Bay Bridge
Coordinates43.644647°N 70.25656°W / 43.644647; -70.25656
CarriesMotor vehicles and pedestrians
CrossesFore River
LocalePortland, Maine
Characteristics
DesignMulti-Girder Bascule
Total length4,748 feet (1447.2 m)
Longest span285 feet (86.9 m) at movable span
Clearance below65 feet (19.8 m)
History
OpenedAugust 1997
Statistics
Daily traffic32,000+ vehicles per day
Location
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