US Bridges

I 295 NB over Kensington Street

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · .2MI N 26 · Structure no. 5618

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over Kensington Street is a concrete tee beam carrying I 295 NB over Kensington Street in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 33,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,564 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesKensington Street
Location.2MI N 26
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.68178, -70.25414
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,260 (2016)
Projected traffic46,564 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kensington Street built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I 295 NB over Kensington 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over Kensington Street carry?

About 33,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over Kensington Street?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over Kensington Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.