US Bridges

Deering Av over I-295 NB & SB + Ptrr

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · .5 MI W US1 · Structure no. 6280

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,051
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deering Av over I-295 NB & SB + Ptrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deering Av over I-295 NB & SB + Ptrr in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,271 by 2036. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeering Av
CrossesI-295 NB & SB + Ptrr
Location.5 MI W US1
RouteState Highway 25
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.65933, -70.27614
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,051 (2016)
Projected traffic11,271 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deering Av over I-295 NB & SB + Ptrr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deering Av over I-295 NB & SB + Ptrr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Deering Av over I-295 NB & SB + Ptrr carry?

About 8,051 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deering Av over I-295 NB & SB + Ptrr?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Deering Av over I-295 NB & SB + Ptrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.