US Bridges

Marsh Road over I-95

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.252 MI NW Poplar Drive · Structure no. 0040

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Marsh Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh Road over I-95 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarsh Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.252 MI NW Poplar Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.12413, -70.03587
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2016)
Projected traffic978 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Marsh Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Marsh Road 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 July 2023.

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

About 611 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Road over I-95?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.