US Bridges

Ohio ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · Interchange #47 · Structure no. 5790

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,432
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,432 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,605 by 2036. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio ST
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
LocationInterchange #47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.81143, -68.79091
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,432 (2016)
Projected traffic14,605 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ohio ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 10,432 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.