US Bridges

Alfond Connector over I-95 Southbound

Good

Kennebec County, Maine · Interchange 113 · Structure no. 6407

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,867
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alfond Connector over I-95 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alfond Connector over I-95 Southbound in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,814 by 2036. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAlfond Connector
CrossesI-95 Southbound
LocationInterchange 113
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.35487, -69.78222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,867 (2016)
Projected traffic6,814 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Alfond Connector over I-95 Southbound built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alfond Connector over I-95 Southbound 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Alfond Connector over I-95 Southbound carry?

About 4,867 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alfond Connector over I-95 Southbound?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Alfond Connector over I-95 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.