US Bridges

I 295 SB over State Route 703

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.5 MI N RTE 1 Conn. · Structure no. 1513

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,770
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over State Route 703 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over State Route 703 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 14,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,678 by 2036. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 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
CrossesState Route 703
Location0.5 MI N RTE 1 Conn.
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62699, -70.32918
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,770 (2016)
Projected traffic20,678 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 SB over State Route 703 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I 295 SB over State Route 703 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 SB over State Route 703 carry?

About 14,770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over State Route 703?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over State Route 703?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.