US Bridges

I 95 SB over Route 152 & Mcrr

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · 1.2 MI So Townline · Structure no. 5986

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Route 152 & Mcrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Route 152 & Mcrr in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 8,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,558 by 2036. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesRoute 152 & Mcrr
Location1.2 MI So Townline
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80036, -69.39373
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (100.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,970 (2016)
Projected traffic12,558 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 SB over Route 152 & Mcrr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 95 SB over Route 152 & Mcrr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Route 152 & Mcrr carry?

About 8,970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Route 152 & Mcrr?

The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Route 152 & Mcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.