US Bridges

I 95 SB over Oakfield-Smyrna RD

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · .3 MI N Townline · Structure no. 6083

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Oakfield-Smyrna RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Oakfield-Smyrna RD 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,108 by 2036. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesOakfield-Smyrna RD
Location.3 MI N Townline
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates46.11056, -68.16049
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2016)
Projected traffic3,108 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 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 SB over Oakfield-Smyrna RD built?

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

What condition is I 95 SB over Oakfield-Smyrna 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Oakfield-Smyrna RD carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Oakfield-Smyrna RD?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Oakfield-Smyrna RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.