US Bridges

Chase RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · Over I95 0.1 MI SW of Tl · Structure no. 5934

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chase RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1960, 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 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2036. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChase RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
LocationOver I95 0.1 MI SW of Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.84606, -68.73054
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2016)
Projected traffic2,880 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Chase RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Chase RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.