US Bridges

I 295 SB over ST James Street

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · 1 MI N Townline · Structure no. 6536

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over ST James Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over ST James Street 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 36,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,758 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesST James Street
Location1 MI N Townline
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.65713, -70.28354
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,970 (2016)
Projected traffic51,758 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 ST James Street built?

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

What condition is I 295 SB over ST James Street 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 SB over ST James Street carry?

About 36,970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over ST James Street?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over ST James Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.