US Bridges

I 95 NB over B&arr Emerson Mill RD

Good

Penobscot County, Maine · Mile 179.2/4.5 Mile E Tl · Structure no. 5969

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,050
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over B&arr Emerson Mill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over B&arr Emerson Mill RD in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,270 by 2036. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesB&arr Emerson Mill RD
LocationMile 179.2/4.5 Mile E Tl
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.77033, -68.86917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,050 (2016)
Projected traffic18,270 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 B&arr Emerson Mill RD built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over B&arr Emerson Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over B&arr Emerson Mill RD carry?

About 13,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over B&arr Emerson Mill RD?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over B&arr Emerson Mill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.