US Bridges

Moosehead Trl over Interstate 95 NB & SB

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · I-95 Interchange # 161 · Structure no. 5960

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
546 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moosehead Trl over Interstate 95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moosehead Trl over Interstate 95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2036. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoosehead Trl
CrossesInterstate 95 NB & SB
LocationI-95 Interchange # 161
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.80229, -69.22053
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2016)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Moosehead Trl over Interstate 95 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Moosehead Trl over Interstate 95 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Moosehead Trl over Interstate 95 NB & SB carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moosehead Trl over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moosehead Trl over Interstate 95 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.