US Bridges

Snow Hill Road over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.768 MI W of US 202 · Structure no. 0296

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Snow Hill Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow Hill Road over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnow Hill Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.768 MI W of US 202
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.98546, -70.30991
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2016)
Projected traffic1,605 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 Snow Hill Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Snow Hill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Snow Hill Road over I-95 carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snow Hill Road over I-95?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Hill Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.