US Bridges

I 95 over Kenduskeag Str&valley Av

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.7 MI W JCT RTE 15 · Structure no. 5791

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over Kenduskeag Str&valley Av is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 95 over Kenduskeag Str&valley Av in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 25,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,476 by 2036. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95
CrossesKenduskeag Str&valley Av
Location0.7 MI W JCT RTE 15
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.81471, -68.78854
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,340 (2016)
Projected traffic35,476 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 over Kenduskeag Str&valley Av built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I 95 over Kenduskeag Str&valley Av 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 over Kenduskeag Str&valley Av carry?

About 25,340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over Kenduskeag Str&valley Av?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 over Kenduskeag Str&valley Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.