US Bridges

EXIT-28 SB on over I-295 NB & SB

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 295 1.6 MI SB of Topsham · Structure no. 6286

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EXIT-28 SB on over I-295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EXIT-28 SB on over I-295 NB & SB in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 53 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 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 10,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,882 by 2036. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEXIT-28 SB on
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location295 1.6 MI SB of Topsham
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.91781, -70.01991
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,630 (2016)
Projected traffic14,882 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EXIT-28 SB on over I-295 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is EXIT-28 SB on 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does EXIT-28 SB on over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 10,630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EXIT-28 SB on over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns EXIT-28 SB on over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.