US Bridges

Winthrop Road over I-95

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.440 MI E Town Farm RD · Structure no. 0555

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,601
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Winthrop Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winthrop Road over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 6,601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,241 by 2036. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWinthrop Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.440 MI E Town Farm RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.29726, -69.80743
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,601 (2016)
Projected traffic9,241 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 Winthrop Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Winthrop 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 June 2024.

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

About 6,601 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Winthrop Road over I-95?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Winthrop Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.