I 295 NB over Back Bay (atlantic O)
FairCumberland County, Maine · 1.6 MI S Townline · Structure no. 3088
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 508 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,190
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 295 NB over Back Bay (atlantic O) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over Back Bay (atlantic O) 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 42,190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,320 by 2036. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 140 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 295 NB over Back Bay (atlantic O) built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is I 295 NB over Back Bay (atlantic O) 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 NB over Back Bay (atlantic O) carry?
About 42,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 295 NB over Back Bay (atlantic O)?
The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns I 295 NB over Back Bay (atlantic O)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.