US Bridges

I-95 (nb) over Androscoggin River

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.163 MI E of Vickery RD · Structure no. 0086

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
846 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,920
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (nb) over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-95 (nb) over Androscoggin River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 5 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,488 by 2036. The structure is 846 ft (257.8 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)
CrossesAndroscoggin River
Location0.163 MI E of Vickery RD
RouteInterstate 95
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.06441, -70.20718
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length846 ft (257.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,920 (2016)
Projected traffic12,488 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nb) over Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-95 (nb) over Androscoggin River 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 I-95 (nb) over Androscoggin River carry?

About 8,920 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nb) over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 846 ft (257.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nb) over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.