High Street over I-95
FairKennebec County, Maine · 0.085 MI W of Fire RD 204 · Structure no. 0550
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,888
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
High Street over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street 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 2,888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,043 by 2036. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Street over I-95 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is High Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does High Street over I-95 carry?
About 2,888 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is High Street over I-95?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns High Street over I-95?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.