US Bridges

Saco Inter (wb) over I-95

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.268 MI E of Chelsea · Structure no. 0808

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Saco Inter (wb) over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saco Inter (wb) over I-95 in York County, Maine. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,330 by 2036. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaco Inter (wb)
CrossesI-95
Location0.268 MI E of Chelsea
RouteInterstate 195
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.52768, -70.4528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2016)
Projected traffic8,330 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Saco Inter (wb) over I-95 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saco Inter (wb) over I-95 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 Saco Inter (wb) over I-95 carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saco Inter (wb) over I-95?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Saco Inter (wb) over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.