US Bridges

I 95 over Route 201 (skowhegan Rd)

Fair

Somerset County, Maine · 2 MI N Townline · Structure no. 5820

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,470
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 over Route 201 (skowhegan Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 over Route 201 (skowhegan Rd) in Somerset County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 12,470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,458 by 2036. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95
CrossesRoute 201 (skowhegan Rd)
Location2 MI N Townline
RouteState Highway 95
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.60175, -69.59858
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,470 (2016)
Projected traffic17,458 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 over Route 201 (skowhegan Rd) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 95 over Route 201 (skowhegan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 over Route 201 (skowhegan Rd) carry?

About 12,470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 over Route 201 (skowhegan Rd)?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 over Route 201 (skowhegan Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.