US Bridges

I 295 NB over Congress ST

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Exit 5 · Structure no. 6294

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over Congress ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over Congress ST 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 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 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,160 by 2036. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesCongress ST
LocationExit 5
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.65579, -70.28562
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2016)
Projected traffic41,160 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over Congress ST built?

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

What condition is I 295 NB over Congress ST 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 Congress ST carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over Congress ST?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over Congress ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.