US Bridges

Wash Av SB over I295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI S of JCT I295 SB · Structure no. 0820

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wash Av SB over I295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Wash Av SB over I295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,954 by 2036. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWash Av SB
CrossesI295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way
Location0.1 MI S of JCT I295 SB
RouteState Highway 26
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.67328, -70.25728
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,110 (2016)
Projected traffic9,954 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wash Av SB over I295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wash Av SB over I295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wash Av SB over I295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way carry?

About 7,110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wash Av SB over I295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Wash Av SB over I295NB&SB&MARGINAL Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.