South Main Street over I-95
FairAndroscoggin County, Maine · 0.059 MI S of Witham · Structure no. 0085
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,835
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
South Main Street over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main Street over I-95 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,753 by 2036. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over I-95 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is South Main Street 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 South Main Street over I-95 carry?
About 1,835 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over I-95?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over I-95?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.