US Bridges

Oxbow RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · 0.1 MI W Townline · Structure no. 5957

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,232
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxbow RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxbow RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,325 by 2036. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOxbow RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI W Townline
RouteState Highway 11
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.83394, -69.29197
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,232 (2016)
Projected traffic14,325 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 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 Oxbow RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxbow RD over Interstate 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Oxbow RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 10,232 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oxbow RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oxbow RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.