US Bridges

I-95 Northbound over Routes 8 11 &27

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · I-95 Interchange 112 · Structure no. 5793

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,720
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Northbound over Routes 8 11 &27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Northbound over Routes 8 11 &27 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 15,720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,008 by 2036. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Northbound
CrossesRoutes 8 11 &27
LocationI-95 Interchange 112
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.34602, -69.79455
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,720 (2016)
Projected traffic22,008 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 Northbound over Routes 8 11 &27 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-95 Northbound over Routes 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 Northbound over Routes 8 11 &27 carry?

About 15,720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Northbound over Routes 8 11 &27?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Northbound over Routes 8 11 &27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.