US Bridges

Ridge RD over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.3 MI S of US RTE 2 · Structure no. 5958

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,793
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge RD over I-95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 1,793 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2036. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location0.3 MI S of US RTE 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.81875, -69.25948
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,793 (2016)
Projected traffic2,690 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 Ridge RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD over I-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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge RD over I-95 NB & SB carry?

About 1,793 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD over I-95 NB & SB?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.