US Bridges

I 95 NB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 3 MI N of Sidney · Structure no. 5814

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,780
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 10,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,092 by 2036. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesRt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR
Location3 MI N of Sidney
RouteState Highway 95
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.54511, -69.67983
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
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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,780 (2016)
Projected traffic15,092 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 95 NB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR carry?

About 10,780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Rt 11/137 Kennedy Mem DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.