US Bridges

I-95 (sb) over Sanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109

Good

York County, Maine · 0.193 MI W of Spencer DR · Structure no. 1479

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,900
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 (sb) over Sanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sb) over Sanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109 in York County, Maine. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,860 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (sb)
CrossesSanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109
Location0.193 MI W of Spencer DR
RouteInterstate 95
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.32289, -70.60848
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2016)
Projected traffic34,860 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I-95 (sb) over Sanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (sb) over Sanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (sb) over Sanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109 carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sb) over Sanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sb) over Sanford Rd/Rte 9 & 109?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.