I 95 NB over Stillwater Avenue
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 0.8 MI N JCT RTE 15 · Structure no. 5800
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,120
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 NB over Stillwater Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Stillwater Avenue in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 25,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,168 by 2036. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 NB over Stillwater Avenue built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I 95 NB over Stillwater Avenue 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I 95 NB over Stillwater Avenue carry?
About 25,120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 95 NB over Stillwater Avenue?
The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 NB over Stillwater Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.