US Bridges

I 95 SB over M C RR & Perry RD

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.2 MI SW of I95 / I395 · Structure no. 1429

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over M C RR & Perry RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over M C RR & Perry RD in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 16,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,254 by 2036. The structure is 249 ft (76 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 SB
CrossesM C RR & Perry RD
Location0.2 MI SW of I95 / I395
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78388, -68.81118
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,610 (2016)
Projected traffic23,254 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB over M C RR & Perry RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I 95 SB over M C RR & Perry RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over M C RR & Perry RD carry?

About 16,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over M C RR & Perry RD?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over M C RR & Perry RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.