US Bridges

I 95 over M C RR

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.1 MI E of 95 / US201 · Structure no. 5999

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over M C RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 over M C RR in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2036. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95
CrossesM C RR
Location0.1 MI E of 95 / US201
RouteState Highway 95
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.60181, -69.59616
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2016)
Projected traffic13,650 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over M C RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I 95 over M C RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 over M C RR carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over M C RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 over M C RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.