US Bridges

I 295 NB over Preble Street Extension

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 2 MI N Townline · Structure no. 6299

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over Preble Street Extension is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over Preble Street Extension 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 30,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,420 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesPreble Street Extension
Location2 MI N Townline
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.66294, -70.26629
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.
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 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,300 (2016)
Projected traffic42,420 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 NB over Preble Street Extension built?

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

What condition is I 295 NB over Preble Street Extension 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 I 295 NB over Preble Street Extension carry?

About 30,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over Preble Street Extension?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over Preble Street Extension?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.