US Bridges

I 95 SB over N Main St(madawaska Rd)

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 0.5 MI S of Townline · Structure no. 1445

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over N Main St(madawaska Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over N Main St(madawaska Rd) in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 8,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,558 by 2036. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesN Main St(madawaska Rd)
Location0.5 MI S of Townline
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.8049, -69.37745
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,970 (2016)
Projected traffic12,558 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 SB over N Main St(madawaska Rd) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I 95 SB over N Main St(madawaska Rd) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over N Main St(madawaska Rd) carry?

About 8,970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over N Main St(madawaska Rd)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over N Main St(madawaska Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.