US Bridges

I 95 SB over Hemlock Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .6 MI S Edinburg Tl · Structure no. 6065

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,660
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Hemlock Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I 95 SB over Hemlock Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,524 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesHemlock Stream
Location.6 MI S Edinburg Tl
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.10922, -68.69551
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2016)
Projected traffic6,524 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over Hemlock Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB over Hemlock Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Hemlock Stream carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Hemlock Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I 95 SB over Hemlock Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.