US Bridges

Argyle RD over I-95 (n.B.)

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.5 MI E RTE 16/MI196.5 · Structure no. 1422

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argyle RD over I-95 (n.B.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Argyle RD over I-95 (n.B.) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesArgyle RD
CrossesI-95 (n.B.)
Location2.5 MI E RTE 16/MI196.5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.05197, -68.68729
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2016)
Projected traffic165 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Argyle RD over I-95 (n.B.) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argyle RD over I-95 (n.B.) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Argyle RD over I-95 (n.B.) carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Argyle RD over I-95 (n.B.)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Argyle RD over I-95 (n.B.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.