US Bridges

Rice Rips RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · 4.5 MI N Townline · Structure no. 5815

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,726
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Rips RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Rips RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,816 by 2036. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRice Rips RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location4.5 MI N Townline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.56614, -69.66932
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,726 (2016)
Projected traffic3,816 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rice Rips RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Rips RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 2,726 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rice Rips RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Rips RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.