US Bridges

I 95 SB over Routess 8 11 &27

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · Mile 105.8 on I-95 S B · Structure no. 1465

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Routess 8 11 &27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Routess 8 11 &27 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 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 13,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,558 by 2036. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesRoutess 8 11 &27
LocationMile 105.8 on I-95 S B
RouteState Highway 95
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.34621, -69.79461
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,970 (2016)
Projected traffic19,558 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 Routess 8 11 &27 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I 95 SB over Routess 8 11 &27 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 I 95 SB over Routess 8 11 &27 carry?

About 13,970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Routess 8 11 &27?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Routess 8 11 &27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.