US Bridges

Medway RD over I-95 NB & SB

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · Interchange 244 (56) · Structure no. 6141

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,861
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medway RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medway RD over I-95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 3,861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,405 by 2036. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesMedway RD
CrossesI-95 NB & SB
LocationInterchange 244 (56)
RouteState Highway 157
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.6071, -68.52222
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,861 (2016)
Projected traffic5,405 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Medway RD over I-95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Medway 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 January 2025.

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

About 3,861 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.