Cook RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 2.2 MI E of JCT RTE 143 · Structure no. 5964
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 386 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 532
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cook RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2036. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cook RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cook RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?
About 532 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cook RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?
The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Cook RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.