US Bridges

Bennoch RD over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · Interchange 198 · Structure no. 6062

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
513 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,494
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennoch RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bennoch RD over I-95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 2,494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,492 by 2036. The structure is 513 ft (156.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBennoch RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
LocationInterchange 198
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.99507, -68.70215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length513 ft (156.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,494 (2016)
Projected traffic3,492 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Bennoch RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bennoch 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 December 2023.

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

About 2,494 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 513 ft (156.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.