US Bridges

River Road over I-295 NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1.5 Mi. Nwly JCT US1 · Structure no. 6267

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,960
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over I-295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over I-295 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,144 by 2036. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location1.5 Mi. Nwly JCT US1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.92784, -69.99949
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2016)
Projected traffic4,144 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over I-295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.