US Bridges

I 95 NB over Medunkeunk Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.5 MI N T2 R8 Tl · Structure no. 1412

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,160
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Medunkeunk Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I 95 NB over Medunkeunk Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesMedunkeunk Stream
Location2.5 MI N T2 R8 Tl
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.48923, -68.56644
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2016)
Projected traffic4,424 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 NB over Medunkeunk Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over Medunkeunk 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 August 2023.

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

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Medunkeunk Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns I 95 NB over Medunkeunk Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.