US Bridges

I 95 SB over Sebasticook River

FairClosed to traffic

Somerset County, Maine · 1 MI S Townline · Structure no. 1446

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Sebasticook River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Sebasticook River in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,558 by 2036. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesSebasticook River
Location1 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 95
StateMaine
Coordinates44.8019, -69.39087
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 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
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 Sebasticook River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 95 SB over Sebasticook River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Sebasticook River carry?

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

How long is I 95 SB over Sebasticook River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Sebasticook River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.