US Bridges

I-95(SB) over Wells Inter.

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.305 MI W of Spencer DR · Structure no. 1480

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,300
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95(SB) over Wells Inter. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95(SB) over Wells Inter. in York County, Maine. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,820 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95(SB)
CrossesWells Inter.
Location0.305 MI W of Spencer DR
RouteInterstate 95
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.32499, -70.60731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2016)
Projected traffic29,820 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 Wells Inter. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-95(SB) over Wells Inter. 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(SB) over Wells Inter. carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95(SB) over Wells Inter.?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-95(SB) over Wells Inter.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.