US Bridges

Fisher Farm Road over I-95

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.367 MI NE of Furbush · Structure no. 0039

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fisher Farm Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Farm Road over I-95 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2036. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Farm Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.367 MI NE of Furbush
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.11261, -70.0628
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2016)
Projected traffic939 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 Fisher Farm Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Fisher Farm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Farm Road over I-95 carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Farm Road over I-95?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Farm Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.