I 95 SB over Somerset Avenue
PoorSomerset County, Maine · I-95 Interchange 150 · Structure no. 1447
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,190
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SB over Somerset Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Somerset Avenue 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 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 8,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,466 by 2036. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 43 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SB over Somerset Avenue 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 Somerset Avenue 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I 95 SB over Somerset Avenue carry?
About 8,190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SB over Somerset Avenue?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SB over Somerset Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.