US Bridges

Scarborough Inter over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.333 MI NW of Payne RD · Structure no. 6357

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,660
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Scarborough Inter over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scarborough Inter over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,324 by 2036. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesScarborough Inter
CrossesI-95
Location0.333 MI NW of Payne RD
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.60507, -70.37244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,660 (2016)
Projected traffic9,324 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Scarborough Inter over I-95 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scarborough Inter over I-95 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Scarborough Inter over I-95 carry?

About 6,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scarborough Inter over I-95?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Scarborough Inter over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.