US Bridges

Old Town RD over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · I-95 Interchange 197 · Structure no. 6061

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,057
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Town RD over I-95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 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 3,057 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,280 by 2036. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Town RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
LocationI-95 Interchange 197
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.95936, -68.70746
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2016)
Projected traffic4,280 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old Town RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Old Town 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 2023.

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

About 3,057 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town RD over I-95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.