US Bridges

I-95 (sb) over St. Lawrence-Atlantic RR

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.130 MI E of Hotel RD · Structure no. 1492

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,830
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (sb) over St. Lawrence-Atlantic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sb) over St. Lawrence-Atlantic RR in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 9,830 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,762 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (sb)
CrossesSt. Lawrence-Atlantic RR
Location0.130 MI E of Hotel RD
RouteInterstate 95
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.03251, -70.28275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2016)
Projected traffic13,762 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

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 (sb) over St. Lawrence-Atlantic RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-95 (sb) over St. Lawrence-Atlantic RR 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 (sb) over St. Lawrence-Atlantic RR carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sb) over St. Lawrence-Atlantic RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sb) over St. Lawrence-Atlantic RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.