US Bridges

I 395 EB over Webster Avenue

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.3 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 5796

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,710
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 395 EB over Webster Avenue is a concrete culvert carrying I 395 EB over Webster Avenue in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 18,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,194 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 395 EB
CrossesWebster Avenue
Location0.3 MI E of I-95
RouteState Highway 395
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78638, -68.80286
Functional classUrban 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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,710 (2016)
Projected traffic26,194 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 395 EB over Webster Avenue built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 395 EB over Webster Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 395 EB over Webster Avenue carry?

About 18,710 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 395 EB over Webster Avenue?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m).

Who owns I 395 EB over Webster Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.