I 95 over Route 15 (broadway)
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · Interchange #48 · Structure no. 5789
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,340
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 over Route 15 (broadway) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 over Route 15 (broadway) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 25,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,476 by 2036. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 92 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 over Route 15 (broadway) built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 95 over Route 15 (broadway) 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I 95 over Route 15 (broadway) carry?
About 25,340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 95 over Route 15 (broadway)?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 over Route 15 (broadway)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.