US Bridges

West RD over I-95

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.165 MI N of Howards · Structure no. 0540

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

West RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West RD over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2036. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest RD
CrossesI-95
Location0.165 MI N of Howards
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.12473, -69.99978
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2016)
Projected traffic626 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West RD over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is West RD over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does West RD over I-95 carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West RD over I-95?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns West RD over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.