US Bridges

Poland Spring Road over I-95

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.096 MI W of Old Hotel · Structure no. 0079

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,567
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Poland Spring Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poland Spring Road over I-95 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 2,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,594 by 2036. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPoland Spring Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.096 MI W of Old Hotel
RouteState Highway 122
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.02777, -70.2884
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,567 (2016)
Projected traffic3,594 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Poland Spring Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Poland Spring 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Poland Spring Road over I-95 carry?

About 2,567 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Poland Spring Road over I-95?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Poland Spring Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.