US Bridges

Hill RD over Interstate 95 NB

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.5 MI N of JCT RR Street · Structure no. 5996

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill RD over Interstate 95 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill RD over Interstate 95 NB in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2036. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHill RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB
Location0.5 MI N of JCT RR Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.65008, -69.51565
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadH 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2016)
Projected traffic2,442 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hill RD over Interstate 95 NB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Hill RD over Interstate 95 NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hill RD over Interstate 95 NB carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hill RD over Interstate 95 NB?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hill RD over Interstate 95 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.