US Bridges

Drummond RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.8 MI W of JCT RTE 104 · Structure no. 5784

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drummond RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drummond RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2036. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDrummond RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location0.8 MI W of JCT RTE 104
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.47993, -69.70702
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2016)
Projected traffic742 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Drummond RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Drummond RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Drummond RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drummond RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Drummond RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.