US Bridges

Bayview ST over Interstate 295 NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.1 MI Ely of Route 88 · Structure no. 5835

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayview ST over Interstate 295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayview ST over Interstate 295 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2036. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBayview ST
CrossesInterstate 295 NB & SB
Location0.1 MI Ely of Route 88
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.80405, -70.17059
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayview ST over Interstate 295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Bayview ST over Interstate 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bayview ST over Interstate 295 NB & SB carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bayview ST over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bayview ST over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.