W Etna RD over I-95 NB & SB
FairPenobscot County, Maine · 0.5 MI N of JCT RTE 69 · Structure no. 5961
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 246
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Etna RD over I-95 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Etna RD over I-95 NB & SB in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2036. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Etna RD over I-95 NB & SB built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is W Etna RD over I-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 April 2024.
How much traffic does W Etna RD over I-95 NB & SB carry?
About 246 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Etna RD over I-95 NB & SB?
The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns W Etna RD over I-95 NB & SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.