US Bridges

Limerick Road over I-95

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.065 MI SE of Downing RD · Structure no. 1334

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,710
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Limerick Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Limerick Road over I-95 in York County, Maine. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,594 by 2036. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLimerick Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.065 MI SE of Downing RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.44298, -70.53794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,710 (2016)
Projected traffic6,594 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Limerick Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limerick Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Limerick Road over I-95 carry?

About 4,710 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Limerick Road over I-95?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Limerick Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.