US Bridges

I 295 NB over Fore River

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Townline · Structure no. 6281

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
606 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over Fore River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over Fore River in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 36,530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,142 by 2036. The structure is 606 ft (184.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesFore River
LocationTownline
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.64551, -70.29077
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length606 ft (184.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,530 (2016)
Projected traffic51,142 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over Fore River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I 295 NB over Fore 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 December 2023.

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

About 36,530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over Fore River?

The structure is 606 ft (184.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over Fore River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.