US Bridges

Shaker RD over I-95

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.136 MI E of SR 26A · Structure no. 0291

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,960
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Shaker RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaker RD over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 6,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,744 by 2036. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShaker RD
CrossesI-95
Location0.136 MI E of SR 26A
RouteState Highway 26
StateMaine
Coordinates43.89765, -70.34196
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,960 (2016)
Projected traffic9,744 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 Shaker RD over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Shaker RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shaker RD over I-95 carry?

About 6,960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shaker RD over I-95?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shaker RD over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.