US Bridges

Green Point RD over I-395

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.4 MI S of Route 1A · Structure no. 1563

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,223
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Point RD over I-395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Point RD over I-395 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 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 2,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,112 by 2036. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Point RD
CrossesI-395
Location0.4 MI S of Route 1A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.77397, -68.74603
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,223 (2016)
Projected traffic3,112 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Green Point RD over I-395 built?

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

What condition is Green Point RD over I-395 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 Green Point RD over I-395 carry?

About 2,223 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Point RD over I-395?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Green Point RD over I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.