US Bridges

I-95(SB) over River Road

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.450 MI E of SR 136 · Structure no. 1495

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,180
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95(SB) over River Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95(SB) over River Road 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 9,180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,852 by 2036. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95(SB)
CrossesRiver Road
Location0.450 MI E of SR 136
RouteInterstate 95
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.06986, -70.2
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,180 (2016)
Projected traffic12,852 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

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 River Road built?

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

What condition is I-95(SB) over River Road 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(SB) over River Road carry?

About 9,180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95(SB) over River Road?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95(SB) over River Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.