US Bridges

I 95 NB over C. P. Railroad

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.6 MI N of Town Line · Structure no. 1414

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over C. P. Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over C. P. Railroad in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2036. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesC. P. Railroad
Location2.6 MI N of Town Line
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.39531, -68.6002
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2016)
Projected traffic4,424 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 NB over C. P. Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over C. P. Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over C. P. Railroad carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over C. P. Railroad?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over C. P. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.