US Bridges

I 395 EB over Mcrr

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .5 MI East Townline · Structure no. 1559

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,780
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 EB over Mcrr is a concrete culvert carrying I 395 EB over Mcrr in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,092 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 395 EB
CrossesMcrr
Location.5 MI East Townline
RouteState Highway 395
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78339, -68.76955
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,780 (2016)
Projected traffic15,092 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 EB over Mcrr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 395 EB over Mcrr 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 395 EB over Mcrr carry?

About 10,780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 395 EB over Mcrr?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns I 395 EB over Mcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.