Blackstrap RD over I-95
FairCumberland County, Maine · 0.458 MI W of SR 100&26 · Structure no. 0283
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,647
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Blackstrap RD over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackstrap RD over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 69 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 3,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,106 by 2036. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackstrap RD over I-95 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Blackstrap RD over I-95 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 Blackstrap RD over I-95 carry?
About 3,647 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blackstrap RD over I-95?
The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Blackstrap RD over I-95?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.