US Bridges

I 95 NB over Kirkland Road

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 1 Mi.N. Townline · Structure no. 6059

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Kirkland Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB over Kirkland Road in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,904 by 2036. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesKirkland Road
Location1 Mi.N. Townline
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.91852, -68.70011
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2016)
Projected traffic8,904 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 Kirkland Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 NB over Kirkland Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 NB over Kirkland Road carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Kirkland Road?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Kirkland Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.