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I-95(SB) over Goodard Road

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.163 MI E of River RD · Structure no. 1496

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,180
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95(SB) over Goodard Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95(SB) over Goodard Road in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95(SB)
CrossesGoodard Road
Location0.163 MI E of River RD
RouteInterstate 95
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.07113, -70.19672
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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 Goodard Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

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

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

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.