US Bridges

I 95 NB over Indstrial Spur (I-395)

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · Interchange 182 · Structure no. 5795

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Indstrial Spur (I-395) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Indstrial Spur (I-395) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 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 14,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,964 by 2036. The structure is 180 ft (55 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 NB
CrossesIndstrial Spur (I-395)
LocationInterchange 182
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78696, -68.80821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,260 (2016)
Projected traffic19,964 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 95 NB over Indstrial Spur (I-395) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I 95 NB over Indstrial Spur (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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Indstrial Spur (I-395) carry?

About 14,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Indstrial Spur (I-395)?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Indstrial Spur (I-395)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.