US Bridges

I 95 SB over Foxcroft Road

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.3 MI E of Op US1 · Structure no. 6100

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Foxcroft Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Foxcroft Road 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesFoxcroft Road
Location1.3 MI E of Op US1
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates46.14148, -67.81229
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2016)
Projected traffic1,424 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 Foxcroft Road 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 Foxcroft Road 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 Foxcroft Road carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Foxcroft Road?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Foxcroft Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.