US Bridges

I-95(NB) over Kennebunk River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.439 MI E of Downing RD · Structure no. 1333

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,050
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95(NB) over Kennebunk River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-95(NB) over Kennebunk River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 77 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 27,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,870 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95(NB)
CrossesKennebunk River
Location0.439 MI E of Downing RD
RouteInterstate 95
StateMaine
Coordinates43.42989, -70.5475
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,050 (2016)
Projected traffic37,870 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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(NB) over Kennebunk River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-95(NB) over Kennebunk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-95(NB) over Kennebunk River carry?

About 27,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95(NB) over Kennebunk River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-95(NB) over Kennebunk River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.