US Bridges

Bucknam RD over I295 NB & Sb-From Plans

Good

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.3 MI Wly of JCT US1 · Structure no. 5830

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucknam RD over I295 NB & Sb-From Plans is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucknam RD over I295 NB & Sb-From Plans in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,810 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBucknam RD
CrossesI295 NB & Sb-From Plans
Location0.3 MI Wly of JCT US1
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.72779, -70.23704
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,010 (2018)
Projected traffic16,810 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bucknam RD over I295 NB & Sb-From Plans built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucknam RD over I295 NB & Sb-From Plans 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bucknam RD over I295 NB & Sb-From Plans carry?

About 14,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bucknam RD over I295 NB & Sb-From Plans?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bucknam RD over I295 NB & Sb-From Plans?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.