US Bridges

I 95 SB over County Road & M C RR

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.8 MI S JCT Rteb 104 · Structure no. 1459

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over County Road & M C RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over County Road & M C RR in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 15,170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,842 by 2036. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesCounty Road & M C RR
Location0.8 MI S JCT Rteb 104
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.57171, -69.65636
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,170 (2016)
Projected traffic23,842 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 County Road & M C RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I 95 SB over County Road & M C RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over County Road & M C RR carry?

About 15,170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over County Road & M C RR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over County Road & M C RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.