US Bridges

I 95 NB over Rt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd)

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · Interchange 167 (42) · Structure no. 5962

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,310
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Rt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Rt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd) in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,434 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesRt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd)
LocationInterchange 167 (42)
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78437, -69.10497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,310 (2016)
Projected traffic14,434 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 NB over Rt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over Rt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Rt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd) carry?

About 10,310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Rt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd)?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Rt 69 & 143 (dixmont Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.