US Bridges

Route 236 over I-95

Fair

York County, Maine · At I-95 Exit 2 Interch. · Structure no. 6276

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,890
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Route 236 over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 236 over I-95 in York County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,246 by 2036. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 236
CrossesI-95
LocationAt I-95 Exit 2 Interch.
RouteState Highway 236
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.10462, -70.74769
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,890 (2016)
Projected traffic15,246 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 236 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 236 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 236 over I-95 carry?

About 10,890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 236 over I-95?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Route 236 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.