US Bridges

Trafton RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · Over 95 0.3 MI N of Tl · Structure no. 5812

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trafton RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trafton RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2036. The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrafton RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
LocationOver 95 0.3 MI N of Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.50824, -69.70322
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length350 ft (106.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2023)
Projected traffic467 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 Trafton RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Trafton 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 2023.

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

About 472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Trafton RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.