I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St)
PoorCumberland County, Maine · 1 MI N US1 · Structure no. 1507
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,080
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St) in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,912 by 2036. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St) built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St) carry?
About 27,080 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St)?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 295 SB over Route 88 (lafayette St)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.