US Bridges

Stevenstown RD over I-95

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.646 MI N of Plains RD · Structure no. 0545

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Stevenstown RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevenstown RD over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 5 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2036. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStevenstown RD
CrossesI-95
Location0.646 MI N of Plains RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.15497, -69.90152
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2016)
Projected traffic453 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 Stevenstown RD over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

About 283 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stevenstown RD over I-95?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stevenstown RD over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.