US Bridges

I 95 SB over Hinkley Road

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1 MI NE of Benton · Structure no. 1454

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,670
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Hinkley Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Hinkley Road in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 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 5 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 8,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,138 by 2036. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesHinkley Road
Location1 MI NE of Benton
RouteState Highway 95
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.63999, -69.52834
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,670 (2016)
Projected traffic12,138 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over Hinkley Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I 95 SB over Hinkley Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Hinkley Road carry?

About 8,670 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Hinkley Road?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Hinkley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.