US Bridges

I-295 SB over I-95

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 0.186 MI W of Payne RD · Structure no. 6303

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,770
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-295 SB over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB over I-95 in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1972, 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 14,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,678 by 2036. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB
CrossesI-95
Location0.186 MI W of Payne RD
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.62536, -70.35129
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,770 (2016)
Projected traffic20,678 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SB over I-95 built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB over I-95 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB over I-95 carry?

About 14,770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB over I-95?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.