US Bridges

I 95 NB over Somerset Avenue

Poor

Somerset County, Maine · At !-95 Interchange. · Structure no. 5985

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 NB over Somerset Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 NB 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 7,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,108 by 2036. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 NB
CrossesSomerset Avenue
LocationAt !-95 Interchange.
RouteState Highway 95
CountySomerset County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.78497, -69.40344
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,220 (2016)
Projected traffic10,108 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 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 NB 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 NB 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 NB over Somerset Avenue carry?

About 7,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 95 NB over Somerset Avenue?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 NB over Somerset Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.