US Bridges

EXIT-28 SB Off over I-295 N.B. & S. B.

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 295 1.6 MI SB of Topsham · Structure no. 1142

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EXIT-28 SB Off over I-295 N.B. & S. B. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EXIT-28 SB Off over I-295 N.B. & S. B. 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2036. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEXIT-28 SB Off
CrossesI-295 N.B. & S. B.
Location295 1.6 MI SB of Topsham
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91772, -70.02012
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2016)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
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 EXIT-28 SB Off over I-295 N.B. & S. B. built?

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

What condition is EXIT-28 SB Off over I-295 N.B. & S. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does EXIT-28 SB Off over I-295 N.B. & S. B. carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is EXIT-28 SB Off over I-295 N.B. & S. B.?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns EXIT-28 SB Off over I-295 N.B. & S. B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.