US Bridges

Veterans Bridge over I295 & NB US1 to 295 NB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · .5 MI S Townline · Structure no. 1377

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,240
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Bridge over I295 & NB US1 to 295 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Bridge over I295 & NB US1 to 295 NB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 11,240 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,736 by 2036. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Bridge
CrossesI295 & NB US1 to 295 NB
Location.5 MI S Townline
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.64053, -70.29302
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,240 (2016)
Projected traffic15,736 by 2036
Trucks7%
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 Veterans Bridge over I295 & NB US1 to 295 NB built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Bridge over I295 & NB US1 to 295 NB 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 Veterans Bridge over I295 & NB US1 to 295 NB carry?

About 11,240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Bridge over I295 & NB US1 to 295 NB?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Bridge over I295 & NB US1 to 295 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.