US Bridges

I 95 NB over Twelve Mile Brook

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 2.3 MI NE of Benton · Structure no. 6029

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Twelve Mile Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I 95 NB over Twelve Mile Brook in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,942 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesTwelve Mile Brook
Location2.3 MI NE of Benton
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.65278, -69.51101
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,530 (2016)
Projected traffic11,942 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 Twelve Mile Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over Twelve Mile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Twelve Mile Brook carry?

About 8,530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Twelve Mile Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I 95 NB over Twelve Mile Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.