US Bridges

I 495 EB over I 295 NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Exit 15 · Structure no. 5831

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,770
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 495 EB over I 295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 495 EB over I 295 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,078 by 2036. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 495 EB
CrossesI 295 NB & SB
LocationExit 15
RouteState Highway 495
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.73121, -70.23132
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,770 (2016)
Projected traffic8,078 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 495 EB over I 295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 495 EB over I 295 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I 495 EB over I 295 NB & SB carry?

About 5,770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 495 EB over I 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 495 EB over I 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.