US Bridges

I 95 NB over Timoney Lake Road

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.7 MI NE of Oakfield Tl · Structure no. 1394

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,510
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Timoney Lake Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Timoney Lake Road in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesTimoney Lake Road
Location1.7 MI NE of Oakfield Tl
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.13554, -68.08194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2016)
Projected traffic3,514 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over Timoney Lake Road built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over Timoney Lake Road 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 I 95 NB over Timoney Lake Road carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Timoney Lake Road?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Timoney Lake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.