I 295 NB over Sherwood Street
FairCumberland County, Maine · .1 MI N 26 · Structure no. 5617
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,260
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 295 NB over Sherwood Street is a concrete tee beam carrying I 295 NB over Sherwood Street in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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 30,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,364 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 106 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 295 NB over Sherwood Street built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I 295 NB over Sherwood Street 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 Sherwood Street carry?
About 30,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 295 NB over Sherwood Street?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns I 295 NB over Sherwood Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.