US Bridges

Lyons Road over I-95 Southbound

Poor

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.6 MI W of JCT RTE 104 · Structure no. 1463

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,709
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Road over I-95 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Road over I-95 Southbound in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,564 by 2036. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Road
CrossesI-95 Southbound
Location0.6 MI W of JCT RTE 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.45317, -69.71671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,709 (2016)
Projected traffic2,564 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lyons Road over I-95 Southbound built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Road over I-95 Southbound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lyons Road over I-95 Southbound carry?

About 1,709 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Road over I-95 Southbound?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Road over I-95 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.