US Bridges

I 95 NB over B & a RR

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.4 MI W of US 1 · Structure no. 1383

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over B & a RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over B & a RR in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,374 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 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
CrossesB & a RR
Location0.4 MI W of US 1
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.13797, -67.84655
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2016)
Projected traffic3,374 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 B & a RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I 95 NB over B & a RR 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 B & a RR carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over B & a RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over B & a RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.