RTE 197 over I-95

Good Condition70 years old1,651 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaine
CountyKennebec
Location0.503 Mi E Academy
CarriesRTE 197
CrossesI-95
Coordinates44.13128, -69.95548

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length268.0 ft (81.7 m)
Max Span74.5 ft (22.7 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area743.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 2022)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,651 (2016)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Toll Authority
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0543

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