US Bridges

Belvedere RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.6 MI NW of JCT RTE 2 · Structure no. 6174

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvedere RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belvedere 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2036. The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvedere RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location0.6 MI NW of JCT RTE 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.98836, -68.28249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length462 ft (140.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2016)
Projected traffic256 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Belvedere RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Belvedere 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Belvedere RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

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

How long is Belvedere RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Belvedere RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.