US Bridges

I-95(SB) over Bald Hill RD

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.886 MI E of Tobey RD · Structure no. 1491

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,830
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95(SB) over Bald Hill RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95(SB) over Bald Hill RD in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 9,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,762 by 2036. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 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)
CrossesBald Hill RD
Location0.886 MI E of Tobey RD
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.99751, -70.30866
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2016)
Projected traffic13,762 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 Bald Hill RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-95(SB) over Bald Hill RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-95(SB) over Bald Hill RD carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95(SB) over Bald Hill RD?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-95(SB) over Bald Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.