US Bridges

Newburgh RD over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .5 Mi.E. Townline · Structure no. 5968

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newburgh RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newburgh RD over I-95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2036. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNewburgh RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
Location.5 Mi.E. Townline
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.76342, -68.9515
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2016)
Projected traffic509 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Newburgh RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Newburgh 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 August 2024.

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

About 318 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.