US Bridges

Ramp on from US202 over Interstate 395

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · I-395 Interchange 2 · Structure no. 6082

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,757
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on from US202 over Interstate 395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on from US202 over Interstate 395 in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 2,757 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2036. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp on from US202
CrossesInterstate 395
LocationI-395 Interchange 2
RouteState Highway 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78672, -68.79408
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,757 (2016)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp on from US202 over Interstate 395 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ramp on from US202 over Interstate 395 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp on from US202 over Interstate 395 carry?

About 2,757 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on from US202 over Interstate 395?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on from US202 over Interstate 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.