US Bridges

Small RD over I-95

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.292 MI S of Plains RD · Structure no. 0544

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Small RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Small RD over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2036. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmall RD
CrossesI-95
Location0.292 MI S of Plains RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.14474, -69.92498
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2016)
Projected traffic859 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Small RD over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Small 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 Small RD over I-95 carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Small RD over I-95?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Small RD over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.