US Bridges

I 95 NB over W Br Mattawamkeag River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.1 MI SW Dyer Brook Tl · Structure no. 1401

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over W Br Mattawamkeag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over W Br Mattawamkeag River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,304 by 2036. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesW Br Mattawamkeag River
Location1.1 MI SW Dyer Brook Tl
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates46.02512, -68.28565
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2016)
Projected traffic3,304 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 NB over W Br Mattawamkeag River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over W 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over W Br Mattawamkeag River carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over W Br Mattawamkeag River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over W Br Mattawamkeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.