US Bridges

Blackstrap Road over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.096 MI E Forest Lake RD · Structure no. 0285

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,133
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Blackstrap Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackstrap Road over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 3,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,386 by 2036. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBlackstrap Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.096 MI E Forest Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.8143, -70.31784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,133 (2016)
Projected traffic4,386 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackstrap Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Blackstrap Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Blackstrap Road over I-95 carry?

About 3,133 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blackstrap Road over I-95?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Blackstrap Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.