US Bridges

I 95 NB over B & a Railroad

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1 MI N Townline · Structure no. 1395

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,510
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over B & a Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over B & a Railroad in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2036. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 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
CrossesB & a Railroad
Location1 MI N Townline
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.11277, -68.14942
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
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 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span177 ft (54.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2016)
Projected traffic3,514 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 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 B & a Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over B & a Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.