US Bridges

I 95 SB over Smyrna Town Line RD

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · Smyrna / Ludlow T.L. · Structure no. 6091

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Smyrna Town Line RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Smyrna Town Line RD in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2036. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesSmyrna Town Line RD
LocationSmyrna / Ludlow T.L.
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates46.14366, -68.04073
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,500 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 Smyrna Town Line RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 95 SB 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 November 2023.

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Smyrna Town Line RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.