US Bridges

Crystal RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · Interchange 276 · Structure no. 6175

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crystal 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,123 by 2036. The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCrystal RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
LocationInterchange 276
RouteState Highway 159
StateMaine
Coordinates46.00688, -68.28397
Functional classRural Major 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2016)
Projected traffic2,123 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Crystal RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

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

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

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.