Western Av over Interstate 95 SB
FairSomerset County, Maine · 1 MI W of JCT RTE US 201 · Structure no. 5819
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 281 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,723
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Av over Interstate 95 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Av over Interstate 95 SB in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 8,723 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,212 by 2036. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Av over Interstate 95 SB built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Western Av over Interstate 95 SB 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 2024.
How much traffic does Western Av over Interstate 95 SB carry?
About 8,723 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Western Av over Interstate 95 SB?
The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Western Av over Interstate 95 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.