US Bridges

I 95 NB over Route US 1 (north St)

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · Mile 301.5 · Structure no. 1382

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Route US 1 (north St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Route US 1 (north St) in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2036. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesRoute US 1 (north St)
LocationMile 301.5
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.13924, -67.8397
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2016)
Projected traffic384 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 NB over Route US 1 (north St) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over Route US 1 (north St) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Route US 1 (north St) carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Route US 1 (north St)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Route US 1 (north St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.