I-95(SB) over Riverside Street
FairCumberland County, Maine · 0.126 MI W of Riverside · Structure no. 1488
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,350
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-95(SB) over Riverside Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95(SB) over Riverside Street in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 21,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,890 by 2036. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95(SB) over Riverside Street built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-95(SB) over Riverside Street 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 Riverside Street carry?
About 21,350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-95(SB) over Riverside Street?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-95(SB) over Riverside Street?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.