US Bridges

Parkway S over I-395

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.5 MI W of Route 1A · Structure no. 1562

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,212
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway S over I-395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway S over I-395 in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,297 by 2036. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway S
CrossesI-395
Location0.5 MI W of Route 1A
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78046, -68.75873
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,212 (2016)
Projected traffic14,297 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Parkway S over I-395 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway S over I-395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Parkway S over I-395 carry?

About 10,212 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parkway S over I-395?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway S over I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.