US Bridges

I 95 SB over Captain Ambrose Bear Str

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.5 MI W US 1 · Structure no. 6096

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Captain Ambrose Bear Str is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2036. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesCaptain Ambrose Bear Str
Location0.5 MI W US 1
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.13795, -67.85069
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 Captain Ambrose Bear Str 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Captain Ambrose Bear Str carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Captain Ambrose Bear Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.