US Bridges

I-95 (nb) over Royal River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.464 MI W Snow Hill RD · Structure no. 0297

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,460
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (nb) over Royal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (nb) over Royal River 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 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 9,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,244 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (nb)
CrossesRoyal River
Location0.464 MI W Snow Hill RD
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.9902, -70.30936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,460 (2016)
Projected traffic13,244 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (nb) over Royal River built?

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

What condition is I-95 (nb) over Royal River 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 I-95 (nb) over Royal River carry?

About 9,460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (nb) over Royal River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (nb) over Royal River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.