US Bridges

Snakeroot RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.5 MI Nly of 11 & 100 · Structure no. 5983

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
526 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snakeroot RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snakeroot RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Somerset 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2036. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSnakeroot RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location1.5 MI Nly of 11 & 100
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.73616, -69.43244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic320 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Snakeroot RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Snakeroot RD over Interstate 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 April 2024.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snakeroot RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Snakeroot RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.