US Bridges

I 95 NB over Quarry RD

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.2 MI S JCT RTE 104 · Structure no. 5817

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,024 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,870
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Quarry RD is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I 95 NB over Quarry RD in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 15,870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,218 by 2036. The structure is 1,024 ft (312.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesQuarry RD
Location0.2 MI S JCT RTE 104
RouteState Highway 95
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.57136, -69.65346
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,024 ft (312.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,870 (2016)
Projected traffic22,218 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over Quarry RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I 95 NB over Quarry RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Quarry RD carry?

About 15,870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Quarry RD?

The structure is 1,024 ft (312.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Quarry RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.