US Bridges

Bellsqueeze RD over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.7 MI N of RTE 11 & 100 · Structure no. 5994

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellsqueeze RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellsqueeze RD over I-95 NB & SB in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBellsqueeze RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location1.7 MI N of RTE 11 & 100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.62484, -69.54586
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 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 Bellsqueeze RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bellsqueeze RD over I-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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bellsqueeze RD over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bellsqueeze RD over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bellsqueeze RD over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.