US Bridges

I 95 SB over Piscataquis R.

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 3.2 MI S of Tl (mi 212) · Structure no. 6069

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
536 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Piscataquis R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Piscataquis R. in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,768 by 2036. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesPiscataquis R.
Location3.2 MI S of Tl (mi 212)
RouteState Highway 95
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.26559, -68.68038
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2016)
Projected traffic5,768 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 Piscataquis R. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SB over Piscataquis R. 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Piscataquis R. carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Piscataquis R.?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Piscataquis R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.