US Bridges

I-95 over Ogunquit River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.264 MI E Capt Thomas RD · Structure no. 1317

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,850
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Ogunquit River is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Ogunquit River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 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 24,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,790 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesOgunquit River
Location0.264 MI E Capt Thomas RD
RouteInterstate 95
StateMaine
Coordinates43.26654, -70.61896
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,850 (2016)
Projected traffic34,790 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Ogunquit River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-95 over Ogunquit River 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 I-95 over Ogunquit River carry?

About 24,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Ogunquit River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns I-95 over Ogunquit River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.