Essex ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB
GoodPenobscot County, Maine · 0.4 MI N Stillwater Ave · Structure no. 5822
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,105
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Essex ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Essex ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,947 by 2036. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Essex ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Essex ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Essex ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?
About 7,105 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Essex ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Essex ST over Interstate 95 NB & SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.