US Bridges

I-95(SB) over Central Street

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.121 MI NW of Orchard LN · Structure no. 1501

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,020
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95(SB) over Central Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95(SB) over Central Street in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 16,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,428 by 2036. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95(SB)
CrossesCentral Street
Location0.121 MI NW of Orchard LN
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.28906, -69.807
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,020 (2016)
Projected traffic22,428 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Central Street built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-95(SB) over Central Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95(SB) over Central Street carry?

About 16,020 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95(SB) over Central Street?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-95(SB) over Central Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.