US Bridges

Old Belgrade RD over Interstate 95

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.0 MI N of JCT RTE 104 · Structure no. 5806

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,652
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Belgrade RD over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Belgrade RD over Interstate 95 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 2,652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,713 by 2036. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Belgrade RD
CrossesInterstate 95
Location1.0 MI N of JCT RTE 104
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.35147, -69.78454
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,652 (2016)
Projected traffic3,713 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Old Belgrade RD over Interstate 95 built?

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

What condition is Old Belgrade RD over Interstate 95 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 Old Belgrade RD over Interstate 95 carry?

About 2,652 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Belgrade RD over Interstate 95?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Belgrade RD over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.