US Bridges

I 95 over Eliot RD

Fair

York County, Maine · Me Side N of Truss End · Structure no. 1477

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,344 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
41,190
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over Eliot RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 over Eliot RD in York County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 41,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,666 by 2036. The structure is 1,344 ft (409.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesI 95
CrossesEliot RD
LocationMe Side N of Truss End
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates43.09517, -70.76208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,344 ft (409.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,190 (2016)
Projected traffic57,666 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 over Eliot RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 over Eliot RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 over Eliot RD carry?

About 41,190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over Eliot RD?

The structure is 1,344 ft (409.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 over Eliot RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.