US Bridges

I 295 SB over Congress & Park Streets

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Exit 5 · Structure no. 6535

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over Congress & Park Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Congress & Park Streets 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 35,330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,462 by 2036. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesCongress & Park Streets
LocationExit 5
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.6559, -70.28589
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.6 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 traffic35,330 (2016)
Projected traffic49,462 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over Congress & Park Streets built?

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

What condition is I 295 SB over Congress & Park Streets 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 SB over Congress & Park Streets carry?

About 35,330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over Congress & Park Streets?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over Congress & Park Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.