US Bridges

I-95 (nb) over Presumspcot River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.095 MI W of Blackstrap · Structure no. 0277

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,740
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (nb) over Presumspcot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (nb) over Presumspcot River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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 16,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,436 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (nb)
CrossesPresumspcot River
Location0.095 MI W of Blackstrap
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.72407, -70.30418
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,740 (2016)
Projected traffic23,436 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 (nb) over Presumspcot River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-95 (nb) over Presumspcot 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (nb) over Presumspcot River carry?

About 16,740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nb) over Presumspcot River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nb) over Presumspcot River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.