US Bridges

Holmes Road over I-95

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.287 MI NW of Payne RD · Structure no. 0271

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,638
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Holmes Road over I-95 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes 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 6,638 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,293 by 2036. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHolmes Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.287 MI NW of Payne RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.61031, -70.36695
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,638 (2016)
Projected traffic9,293 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Holmes Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Holmes 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 Holmes Road over I-95 carry?

About 6,638 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Road over I-95?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.