I 95 SB over Kirkland Rd.
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 1 MI N Townline · Structure no. 1425
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Kirkland Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Kirkland Rd. in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2036. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 Kirkland Rd. built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 95 SB over Kirkland Rd. 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Kirkland Rd. carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Kirkland Rd.?
The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Kirkland Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.