US Bridges

Old County RD over I 295 NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 200 Ft E of RTE US 1 · Structure no. 0585

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old County RD over I 295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old County RD over I 295 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2036. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld County RD
CrossesI 295 NB & SB
Location200 Ft E of RTE US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.82883, -70.13537
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2016)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old County RD over I 295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old County RD over I 295 NB & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old County RD over I 295 NB & SB carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old County RD over I 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old County RD over I 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.