US Bridges

I 295 NB over Mcrr

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1 MI No US 1 · Structure no. 5431

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,640
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over Mcrr is a concrete frame carrying I 295 NB over Mcrr in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 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 25,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,896 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesMcrr
Location1 MI No US 1
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.85193, -70.11477
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,640 (2016)
Projected traffic35,896 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over Mcrr built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I 295 NB over Mcrr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over Mcrr carry?

About 25,640 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over Mcrr?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over Mcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.