US Bridges

I-95 (nb) over Auburn Interchange Road

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.329 MI E of Kittyhawk · Structure no. 0081

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,910
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (nb) over Auburn Interchange Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (nb) over Auburn Interchange Road 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 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 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,874 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (nb)
CrossesAuburn Interchange Road
Location0.329 MI E of Kittyhawk
RouteInterstate 95
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.03784, -70.26834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,910 (2016)
Projected traffic6,874 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 (nb) over Auburn Interchange Road built?

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

What condition is I-95 (nb) over Auburn Interchange Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (nb) over Auburn Interchange Road carry?

About 4,910 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nb) over Auburn Interchange Road?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nb) over Auburn Interchange Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.