US Bridges

I-95 (sb) over Eagles Nest Road

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.070 MI W or SR 100&26 · Structure no. 1490

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (sb) over Eagles Nest Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sb) over Eagles Nest Road in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,160 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (sb)
CrossesEagles Nest Road
Location0.070 MI W or SR 100&26
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.84973, -70.32324
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2016)
Projected traffic20,160 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-95 (sb) over Eagles Nest Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-95 (sb) over Eagles Nest Road 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 (sb) over Eagles Nest Road carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sb) over Eagles Nest Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sb) over Eagles Nest Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.