US Bridges

US 1 NB over I295 & Wash Ave NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI E NB & SB Diverge · Structure no. 0815

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 NB over I295 & Wash Ave NB & SB is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying US 1 NB over I295 & Wash Ave NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2036. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 NB
CrossesI295 & Wash Ave NB & SB
Location0.1 MI E NB & SB Diverge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.67902, -70.25615
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 1 NB over I295 & Wash Ave NB & SB built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 NB over I295 & Wash Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 NB over I295 & Wash Ave NB & SB carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 1 NB over I295 & Wash Ave NB & SB?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 NB over I295 & Wash Ave NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.