US Bridges

I 95 NB over Smyrna Town Line RD

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · Townline · Structure no. 1389

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Smyrna Town Line RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Smyrna Town Line RD 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 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 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesSmyrna Town Line RD
LocationTownline
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.14295, -68.04071
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2016)
Projected traffic3,374 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over Smyrna Town Line RD built?

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

What condition is I 95 NB over Smyrna Town Line RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Smyrna Town Line RD carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Smyrna Town Line RD?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Smyrna Town Line RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.