US Bridges

Congress St/Rte 22 over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.391 MI W of SR 9 · Structure no. 0343

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,350
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Congress St/Rte 22 over I-95 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress St/Rte 22 over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 11,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,890 by 2036. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesCongress St/Rte 22
CrossesI-95
Location0.391 MI W of SR 9
RouteState Highway 22
StateMaine
Coordinates43.651, -70.33124
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,350 (2016)
Projected traffic15,890 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Congress St/Rte 22 over I-95 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Congress St/Rte 22 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 Congress St/Rte 22 over I-95 carry?

About 11,350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Congress St/Rte 22 over I-95?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Congress St/Rte 22 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.