I 95 SB over Main RD & Penobscot R.
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · .2 Mi.S. #157 · Structure no. 1410
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,055 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,270
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Main RD & Penobscot R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Main RD & Penobscot R. in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,578 by 2036. The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SB over Main RD & Penobscot R. built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 95 SB over Main RD & Penobscot R. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Main RD & Penobscot R. carry?
About 3,270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Main RD & Penobscot R.?
The structure is 1,055 ft (321.6 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Main RD & Penobscot R.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.