US Bridges

Durham RD over I-295

PoorPosted for load

Cumberland County, Maine · .8 MI Nwly of US1 · Structure no. 5685

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,421
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durham RD over I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durham RD over I-295 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,789 by 2036. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDurham RD
CrossesI-295
Location.8 MI Nwly of US1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91483, -70.02918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,421 (2016)
Projected traffic4,789 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Durham RD over I-295 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Durham RD over I-295 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Durham RD over I-295 carry?

About 3,421 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Durham RD over I-295?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Durham RD over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.