US Bridges

Desert RD over I 295 NB & SB

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · Interchage 20 · Structure no. 5720

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,251
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desert RD over I 295 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Desert RD over I 295 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,951 by 2036. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDesert RD
CrossesI 295 NB & SB
LocationInterchage 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.84327, -70.12083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,251 (2016)
Projected traffic12,951 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Desert RD over I 295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desert RD over I 295 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Desert RD over I 295 NB & SB carry?

About 9,251 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Desert RD over I 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Desert RD over I 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.