US Bridges

Beech Ridge RD over I-95

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.198 MI NW of US 1 · Structure no. 6226

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,828
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Beech Ridge RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Ridge RD over I-95 in York County, Maine. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,828 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,959 by 2036. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Ridge RD
CrossesI-95
Location0.198 MI NW of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.14067, -70.69951
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,828 (2016)
Projected traffic3,959 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Beech Ridge RD over I-95 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Ridge RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beech Ridge RD over I-95 carry?

About 2,828 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beech Ridge RD over I-95?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Ridge RD over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.