US Bridges

I 95 SB over Tracy Brook

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 3.2 MI E of JCT RTE 143 · Structure no. 1436

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,720
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Tracy Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I 95 SB over Tracy Brook in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesTracy Brook
Location3.2 MI E of JCT RTE 143
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.77603, -69.04358
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,720 (2016)
Projected traffic15,008 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 Tracy Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB over Tracy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Tracy Brook carry?

About 10,720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Tracy Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns I 95 SB over Tracy Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.