US Bridges

I 95 NB over Route 152

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 1.2 MI So Townline · Structure no. 5987

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Route 152 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Route 152 in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 8,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,368 by 2036. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesRoute 152
Location1.2 MI So Townline
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.7999, -69.39319
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,120 (2016)
Projected traffic11,368 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Route 152 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I 95 NB over Route 152 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Route 152 carry?

About 8,120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Route 152?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Route 152?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.