US Bridges

I 95 NB over Molunkus Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.3 MI N RTE 158 Op · Structure no. 6169

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Molunkus Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I 95 NB over Molunkus Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesMolunkus Stream
Location1.3 MI N RTE 158 Op
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.89083, -68.40245
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2016)
Projected traffic2,968 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 NB over Molunkus Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over Molunkus Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Molunkus Stream carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Molunkus Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns I 95 NB over Molunkus Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.