US Bridges

I-95 over Potters Brook

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.129 MI E of Stevenstown · Structure no. 0537

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Potters Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Potters Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,958 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesPotters Brook
Location0.129 MI E of Stevenstown
RouteInterstate 95
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.15592, -69.89914
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2016)
Projected traffic6,958 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 over Potters Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over Potters Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Potters Brook carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Potters Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 over Potters Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.