I 95 SB over N Howland RD
PoorPenobscot County, Maine · 3.7 Mi. N. of T.L. · Structure no. 6070
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,120
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over N Howland RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over N Howland RD in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,768 by 2036. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SB over N Howland RD built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I 95 SB over N Howland RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over N Howland RD carry?
About 4,120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over N Howland RD?
The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over N Howland RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.