US Bridges

Forest Av over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Poor

Penobscot County, Maine · 1 MI W JCT RTE US 2 · Structure no. 5906

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Av over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Av over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,559 by 2036. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Av
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
Location1 MI W JCT RTE US 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.8896, -68.6934
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2016)
Projected traffic2,559 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Av over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Av 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Av over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forest Av over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Av over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.