US Bridges

I-95 Southbound over Timoney Lake Road

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.7 MI NE of Oakfield Tl · Structure no. 6086

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,760
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Southbound over Timoney Lake Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Southbound over Timoney Lake Road in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,864 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Southbound
CrossesTimoney Lake Road
Location1.7 MI NE of Oakfield Tl
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.13629, -68.08205
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2016)
Projected traffic3,864 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 Southbound over Timoney Lake Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-95 Southbound 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 Southbound over Timoney Lake Road carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Southbound over Timoney Lake Road?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Southbound over Timoney Lake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.