US Bridges

Johnson Flat RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.7 MI NW of Burnham · Structure no. 5982

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Flat RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Flat RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2036. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJohnson Flat RD
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location0.7 MI NW of Burnham
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.70518, -69.45582
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic688 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Flat RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Johnson Flat RD over Interstate 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 December 2023.

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

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Flat RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Flat RD over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.