Kenduskeag Avenue over Interstate 95 NB & SB
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 0.5 MI S of JCT RTE 15 · Structure no. 5798
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,020
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kenduskeag Avenue over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenduskeag Avenue over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,228 by 2036. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenduskeag Avenue over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kenduskeag Avenue over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Kenduskeag Avenue over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?
About 3,020 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kenduskeag Avenue over Interstate 95 NB & SB?
The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Kenduskeag Avenue over Interstate 95 NB & SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.