US Bridges

I 95 SB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · I-95 Interchange # 127 · Structure no. 1460

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,340 by 2036. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesRt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR
LocationI-95 Interchange # 127
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.54506, -69.68025
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
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2016)
Projected traffic18,340 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 95 SB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.