US Bridges

I 295 SB over Androscoggin River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Bruns - Topsham Tl · Structure no. 1510

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
825 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,640
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over Androscoggin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Androscoggin River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,896 by 2036. The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesAndroscoggin River
LocationBruns - Topsham Tl
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.93157, -69.99357
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length825 ft (251.5 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,640 (2016)
Projected traffic21,896 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 Androscoggin River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 295 SB over Androscoggin 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 2024.

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

About 15,640 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over Androscoggin River?

The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over Androscoggin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.