US Bridges

Bennett RD over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.140 MI W Brookside DR · Structure no. 0294

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bennett RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennett RD over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2036. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett RD
CrossesI-95
Location0.140 MI W Brookside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.95833, -70.32891
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2016)
Projected traffic930 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 Bennett RD over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Bennett RD 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 Bennett RD over I-95 carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bennett RD over I-95?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett RD over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.