US Bridges

Grove Street over I-95

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.265 Mi. N of Crowley RD · Structure no. 0034

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,195
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Grove Street over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Street over I-95 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,195 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,473 by 2036. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesI-95
Location0.265 Mi. N of Crowley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.07866, -70.12208
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,195 (2016)
Projected traffic4,473 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Grove Street over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Grove Street over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Grove Street over I-95 carry?

About 3,195 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over I-95?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.