US Bridges

I- 95 (nb) over York River

Fair

York County, Maine · 0.173 MI N of US 1 · Structure no. 6227

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
592 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,680
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I- 95 (nb) over York River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 95 (nb) over York River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 79 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 5 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 29,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,552 by 2036. The structure is 592 ft (180.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 95 (nb)
CrossesYork River
Location0.173 MI N of US 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.14352, -70.69321
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length592 ft (180.3 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,680 (2016)
Projected traffic41,552 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 (nb) over York River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I- 95 (nb) over York River 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 (nb) over York River carry?

About 29,680 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I- 95 (nb) over York River?

The structure is 592 ft (180.3 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I- 95 (nb) over York River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.