US Bridges

French RD over I95 NB

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 50 N of New Limerick Tl · Structure no. 1387

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

French RD over I95 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French RD over I95 NB in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2036. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFrench RD
CrossesI95 NB
Location50 N of New Limerick Tl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.14079, -67.95722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2016)
Projected traffic528 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 French RD over I95 NB built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is French RD over I95 NB 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 French RD over I95 NB carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is French RD over I95 NB?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns French RD over I95 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.