I-95 Northbound over Captain Ambrose Bear Str
FairAroostook County, Maine · Mile 301.2 / 1 MI SW RTE1 · Structure no. 1384
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,410
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 Northbound over Captain Ambrose Bear Str is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Northbound over Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,374 by 2036. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 Northbound over Captain Ambrose Bear Str built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-95 Northbound over Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-95 Northbound over Captain Ambrose Bear Str carry?
About 2,410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-95 Northbound over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-95 Northbound over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.