US Bridges

I-95 (nb) over Ferry Road

Good

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.330 MI W of SR 196 · Structure no. 0099

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,980
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (nb) over Ferry Road is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-95 (nb) over Ferry 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 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 5,980 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,372 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 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)
CrossesFerry Road
Location0.330 MI W of SR 196
RouteInterstate 95
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.06903, -70.17376
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 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 rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,980 (2016)
Projected traffic8,372 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ferry 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 Ferry Road 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 May 2023.

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

About 5,980 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nb) over Ferry Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.