US Bridges

I 95 SB over Route US 2

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · I95 Interchange 291 · Structure no. 6089

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

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Route US 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Route US 2 in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1966, 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 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesRoute US 2
LocationI95 Interchange 291
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates46.14477, -68.06006
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over Route US 2 built?

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

What condition is I 95 SB over Route US 2 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 Route US 2 carry?

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

How long is I 95 SB over Route US 2?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Route US 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.