US Bridges

Lincoln Access over I-95 (nb & Sb)

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · Interchange 227 · Structure no. 6074

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,663
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Access over I-95 (nb & Sb) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Access over I-95 (nb & Sb) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,728 by 2036. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Access
CrossesI-95 (nb & Sb)
LocationInterchange 227
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.37536, -68.60499
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,663 (2016)
Projected traffic3,728 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 Lincoln Access over I-95 (nb & Sb) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lincoln Access 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 Lincoln Access over I-95 (nb & Sb) carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Access over I-95 (nb & Sb)?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Access over I-95 (nb & Sb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.