US Bridges

I 95 NB over Benedicta Road

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.5 MI S of Op RTE 158 · Structure no. 6167

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Benedicta Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Benedicta Road in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 58 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2036. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 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 NB
CrossesBenedicta Road
Location0.5 MI S of Op RTE 158
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.86662, -68.41641
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2016)
Projected traffic3,024 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 NB over Benedicta Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 95 NB over Benedicta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Benedicta Road carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Benedicta Road?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Benedicta Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.