US Bridges

Johnson Road over I 295 NB & SB

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.2 MI W of JCT RTE US 1 · Structure no. 5792

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,728
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over I 295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over I 295 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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.

It carries about 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2036. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesI 295 NB & SB
Location0.2 MI W of JCT RTE US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.74228, -70.22422
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2016)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Johnson Road over I 295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Johnson Road over I 295 NB & SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over I 295 NB & SB carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over I 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over I 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.