US Bridges

Plains RD over I-95

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.378 MI E of Small RD · Structure no. 1392

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
792
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Plains RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plains RD over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 792 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2036. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesPlains RD
CrossesI-95
Location0.378 MI E of Small RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.1487, -69.91584
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2016)
Projected traffic1,267 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Plains RD over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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

About 792 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plains RD over I-95?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Plains RD over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.