US Bridges

Litchfield Road over I-95

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.707 MI W of US 201 · Structure no. 0553

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Litchfield Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Litchfield Road over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2036. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLitchfield Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.707 MI W of US 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.27664, -69.8062
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2016)
Projected traffic2,220 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Litchfield Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Litchfield Road 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Litchfield Road over I-95?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Litchfield Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.