US Bridges

Furbush Road over I-95

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.635 MI E of SR 9 · Structure no. 0038

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
948
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Furbush Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furbush Road over I-95 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2036. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFurbush Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.635 MI E of SR 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.10636, -70.07523
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic948 (2016)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Furbush Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Furbush Road over I-95 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Furbush Road over I-95 carry?

About 948 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Furbush Road over I-95?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Furbush Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.