US Bridges

I 295 SB over Presumpscot River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.0 MI N of Portland Tl · Structure no. 1505

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over Presumpscot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Presumpscot River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 years old, older 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 25,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,882 by 2036. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesPresumpscot River
Location1.0 MI N of Portland Tl
RouteState Highway 295
StateMaine
Coordinates43.71479, -70.252
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,630 (2016)
Projected traffic35,882 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 SB over Presumpscot River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I 295 SB over Presumpscot River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 SB over Presumpscot River carry?

About 25,630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over Presumpscot River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over Presumpscot River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.