US Bridges

I-95 SB & NB over Spruce Creek

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.2 MI SW of York Tl · Structure no. 6224

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,420
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 SB & NB over Spruce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB & NB over Spruce Creek in York County, Maine. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 78 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 31,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,988 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB & NB
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of York Tl
RouteInterstate 95
StateMaine
Coordinates43.11489, -70.73413
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,420 (2016)
Projected traffic43,988 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB & NB over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is I-95 SB & NB over Spruce Creek 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 SB & NB over Spruce Creek carry?

About 31,420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB & NB over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB & NB over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.