US Bridges

Skyway Drive over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Skyway Drive over I-95 · Structure no. 6399

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,199
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Skyway Drive over I-95 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skyway Drive over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 14,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,879 by 2036. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSkyway Drive
CrossesI-95
LocationSkyway Drive over I-95
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.64951, -70.3312
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,199 (2016)
Projected traffic19,879 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
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 Skyway Drive over I-95 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyway Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Skyway Drive over I-95 carry?

About 14,199 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skyway Drive over I-95?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Skyway Drive over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.