US Bridges

I-95(SB) over Sabattus River

Fair

Androscoggin County, Maine · 0.577 MI E of Lisbon RD · Structure no. 1499

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,280
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95(SB) over Sabattus River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95(SB) over Sabattus River in Androscoggin County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 5 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 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,792 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 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(SB)
CrossesSabattus River
Location0.577 MI E of Lisbon RD
RouteInterstate 95
CountyAndroscoggin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.09202, -70.0998
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,280 (2016)
Projected traffic8,792 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95(SB) over Sabattus River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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

About 6,280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.