US Bridges

I 295 NB over RTE 26 (wash Ave) N B

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI N Back Xingukeys · Structure no. 0816

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over RTE 26 (wash Ave) N B is a prestressed concrete segmental box girder carrying I 295 NB over RTE 26 (wash Ave) N B 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 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 30,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,364 by 2036. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesRTE 26 (wash Ave) N B
Location0.1 MI N Back Xingukeys
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.67942, -70.25621
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,260 (2016)
Projected traffic42,364 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 295 NB over RTE 26 (wash Ave) N B built?

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

What condition is I 295 NB over RTE 26 (wash Ave) N B 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 I 295 NB over RTE 26 (wash Ave) N B carry?

About 30,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over RTE 26 (wash Ave) N B?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over RTE 26 (wash Ave) N B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.