US Bridges

I 295 NB over Royal River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.2 MI N US1 · Structure no. 5834

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over Royal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over Royal River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 27,320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,248 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesRoyal River
Location1.2 MI N US1
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.79769, -70.17719
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,320 (2016)
Projected traffic38,248 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over Royal River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I 295 NB over Royal River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over Royal River carry?

About 27,320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over Royal River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over Royal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.