US Bridges

I 95 NB over M C RR & Perry Road

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of 95 / I-395 · Structure no. 5972

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over M C RR & Perry Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over M C RR & Perry Road 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 15,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,476 by 2036. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesM C RR & Perry Road
Location0.2 MI W of 95 / I-395
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78373, -68.81098
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,340 (2016)
Projected traffic21,476 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over M C RR & Perry Road built?

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

What condition is I 95 NB over M C RR & Perry Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over M C RR & Perry Road carry?

About 15,340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over M C RR & Perry Road?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over M C RR & Perry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.