US Bridges

Route 1 over Interstate 295 NB & SB

Poor

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.2 MI Nly of Cumberland · Structure no. 5804

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over Interstate 295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over Interstate 295 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 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 10,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,448 by 2036. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1
CrossesInterstate 295 NB & SB
Location0.2 MI Nly of Cumberland
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.78475, -70.19035
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,320 (2016)
Projected traffic14,448 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Route 1 over Interstate 295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Route 1 over Interstate 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 Route 1 over Interstate 295 NB & SB carry?

About 10,320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.