US Bridges

Carmel RD N over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · Interchange 174 (43) · Structure no. 5967

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,043
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel RD N over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmel RD N over I-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 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 3,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2036. The structure is 438 ft (133.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmel RD N
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
LocationInterchange 174 (43)
RouteState Highway 69
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.75881, -68.97487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length438 ft (133.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,043 (2016)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Carmel RD N over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel RD N 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 December 2024.

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

About 3,043 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 438 ft (133.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel RD N over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.