US Bridges

I95 Northbound over E Br Mattawamkeag River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.5 MI N Townline · Structure no. 1396

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 Northbound over E Br Mattawamkeag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 Northbound over E Br Mattawamkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI95 Northbound
CrossesE Br Mattawamkeag River
Location0.5 MI N Townline
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates46.11121, -68.15656
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95 Northbound over E Br Mattawamkeag River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I95 Northbound over E Br Mattawamkeag River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I95 Northbound over E Br Mattawamkeag River carry?

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

How long is I95 Northbound over E Br Mattawamkeag River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I95 Northbound over E Br Mattawamkeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.