US Bridges

Argyle RD over Interstate 95 Southbound

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.4 MI E RTE 16/MI 196.5 · Structure no. 6064

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argyle RD over Interstate 95 Southbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Argyle RD over Interstate 95 Southbound in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1965, 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2036. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesArgyle RD
CrossesInterstate 95 Southbound
Location2.4 MI E RTE 16/MI 196.5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.05191, -68.68825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2016)
Projected traffic213 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Argyle RD over Interstate 95 Southbound built?

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

What condition is Argyle RD over Interstate 95 Southbound 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 Argyle RD over Interstate 95 Southbound carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Argyle RD over Interstate 95 Southbound?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Argyle RD over Interstate 95 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.