US Bridges

Webster Road over I-95

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.081 MI NW of Crowley · Structure no. 0102

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Webster Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webster Road over I-95 in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2036. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWebster Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.081 MI NW of Crowley
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.07088, -70.13876
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2016)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Webster Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Webster 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Webster Road over I-95 carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Webster Road over I-95?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.