US Bridges

Kelly RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · I-95 Interchange # 191 · Structure no. 5905

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,778
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 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 4,778 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,689 by 2036. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
LocationI-95 Interchange # 191
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.87319, -68.70257
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,778 (2016)
Projected traffic6,689 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Kelly RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 4,778 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kelly RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.