US Bridges

Lagrange RD over I-95 NB & SB

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · Interchange 217 · Structure no. 6068

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,967
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagrange RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lagrange RD over I-95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,154 by 2036. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesLagrange RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
LocationInterchange 217
RouteState Highway 6
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.23606, -68.67718
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,967 (2016)
Projected traffic4,154 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Lagrange RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lagrange RD over I-95 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 2,967 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.