US Bridges

Brighton Ave over I-95

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.119 MI SE of Riverside · Structure no. 0347

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,514
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Brighton Ave over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Ave over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 11,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,120 by 2036. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrighton Ave
CrossesI-95
Location0.119 MI SE of Riverside
RouteState Highway 25
StateMaine
Coordinates43.6764, -70.3271
Functional classUrban 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,514 (2016)
Projected traffic16,120 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 Brighton Ave over I-95 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brighton Ave over I-95 carry?

About 11,514 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Ave over I-95?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Ave over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.