US Bridges

West Gray Road over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.235 MI W of Center RD · Structure no. 0289

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,240
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

West Gray Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Gray Road over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 20,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,336 by 2036. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Gray Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.235 MI W of Center RD
RouteState Highway 202
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.88349, -70.33622
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,240 (2016)
Projected traffic28,336 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 West Gray Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is West Gray 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 West Gray Road over I-95 carry?

About 20,240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Gray Road over I-95?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Gray Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.