US Bridges

Ramp on from W Ave over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · Over I-95 Mile 103.1 NB · Structure no. 5807

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on from W Ave over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on from W Ave over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 6 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,524 by 2036. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp on from W Ave
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
LocationOver I-95 Mile 103.1 NB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.31295, -69.80985
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2016)
Projected traffic6,524 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp on from W Ave over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ramp on from W Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp on from W Ave over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on from W Ave over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on from W Ave over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.