US Bridges

Moores RD over I-95 Southbound

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · MI 300.5 / 1.5 MI W JCT1 · Structure no. 6095

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores RD over I-95 Southbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores RD over I-95 Southbound in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoores RD
CrossesI-95 Southbound
LocationMI 300.5 / 1.5 MI W JCT1
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates46.13709, -67.87173
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2016)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Moores RD over I-95 Southbound built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Moores RD over I-95 Southbound 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 Moores RD over I-95 Southbound carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moores RD over I-95 Southbound?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moores RD over I-95 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.