US Bridges

Center Road over I-95

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.661 MI W of Academy · Structure no. 0541

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,438
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Center Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Road over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2036. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.661 MI W of Academy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.12516, -69.9808
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2016)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Center Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Center Road over I-95 carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center Road over I-95?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Center Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.