US Bridges

I-95 over Nonesuch River

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.286 MI W of Payne RD · Structure no. 0272

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,280
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Nonesuch River is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Nonesuch River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 years old, older 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 37,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,192 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesNonesuch River
Location0.286 MI W of Payne RD
RouteInterstate 95
StateMaine
Coordinates43.61578, -70.36111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating102.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,280 (2016)
Projected traffic52,192 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Nonesuch River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-95 over Nonesuch River 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 I-95 over Nonesuch River carry?

About 37,280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Nonesuch River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns I-95 over Nonesuch River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.