Lyons Road over I-95 Northbound
PoorKennebec County, Maine · 0.5 MI W of JCT RTE 104 · Structure no. 5783
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,709
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyons Road over I-95 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Road over I-95 Northbound in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyons Road over I-95 Northbound built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Lyons Road over I-95 Northbound 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 Northbound carry?
About 1,709 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lyons Road over I-95 Northbound?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 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 Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.