US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of New Brunswick · Structure no. 1104

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2036. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location0.2 MI W of New Brunswick
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.13304, -67.78428
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2016)
Projected traffic448 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Interstate 95 over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 Interstate 95 over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.