US Bridges

I 95 SB over Meduxnekeag River

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.8 MI E of US1 Op · Structure no. 6099

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Meduxnekeag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Meduxnekeag River 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2036. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesMeduxnekeag River
Location0.8 MI E of US1 Op
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates46.14326, -67.82264
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2016)
Projected traffic1,424 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 I 95 SB over Meduxnekeag River built?

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

What condition is I 95 SB over Meduxnekeag 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Meduxnekeag River carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Meduxnekeag River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Meduxnekeag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.