US Bridges

I 95 SB over Mattamiscontis Stream

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · .3 Mi.N. Townline · Structure no. 6073

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Mattamiscontis Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Mattamiscontis Stream in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,768 by 2036. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesMattamiscontis Stream
Location.3 Mi.N. Townline
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates45.36335, -68.60597
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 Mattamiscontis Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I 95 SB over Mattamiscontis 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 September 2023.

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

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

How long is I 95 SB over Mattamiscontis Stream?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Mattamiscontis Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.