US Bridges

Maple Street over I-95

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.623 MI W of Blaine RD · Structure no. 0552

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Maple Street over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Street over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2036. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesI-95
Location0.623 MI W of Blaine RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.26383, -69.80685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2016)
Projected traffic1,278 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$370 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Maple Street 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 Maple Street over I-95 carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over I-95?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.