US Bridges

Hurricane Road over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.487 MI W of SR 100&26 · Structure no. 0280

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hurricane Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurricane Road over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2036. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHurricane Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.487 MI W of SR 100&26
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.79043, -70.31508
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2016)
Projected traffic810 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 Hurricane Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hurricane Road over I-95 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hurricane Road over I-95 carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hurricane Road over I-95?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.