US Bridges

I 95 SB over Souadabscook Stream

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 2.5 MI E Tl/ 95 MI 177.1 · Structure no. 1432

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Souadabscook Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Souadabscook Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,340 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesSouadabscook Stream
Location2.5 MI E Tl/ 95 MI 177.1
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.76298, -68.90944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2016)
Projected traffic18,340 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 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 SB over Souadabscook Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB over Souadabscook Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Souadabscook Stream carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Souadabscook Stream?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Souadabscook Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.