US Bridges

Beech Ridge Road over I-95

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.495 MI W of Payne RD · Structure no. 0269

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Beech Ridge Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Ridge Road over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2036. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Ridge Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.495 MI W of Payne RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.5913, -70.38525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2016)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beech Ridge Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Ridge Road over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Ridge Road over I-95 carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beech Ridge Road over I-95?

The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Ridge Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.