US Bridges

I-95(SB) over Stroudwater River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.169 MI W of Jetport RD · Structure no. 1484

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,740
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95(SB) over Stroudwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95(SB) over Stroudwater River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 26,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,436 by 2036. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95(SB)
CrossesStroudwater River
Location0.169 MI W of Jetport RD
RouteInterstate 95
StateMaine
Coordinates43.655, -70.33135
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,740 (2016)
Projected traffic37,436 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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(SB) over Stroudwater River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-95(SB) over Stroudwater 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-95(SB) over Stroudwater River carry?

About 26,740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95(SB) over Stroudwater River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-95(SB) over Stroudwater River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.