US Bridges

Cow Team RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.1 MI NW of Sherman Tl · Structure no. 6171

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cow Team RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cow Team RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1967, 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2036. The structure is 438 ft (133.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCow Team RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI NW of Sherman Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.94658, -68.33943
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length438 ft (133.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic80 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cow Team RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Cow Team RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 Cow Team RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cow Team RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 438 ft (133.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cow Team RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.