US Bridges

I 295 SB over US1 Forest Ave

Fair

Cumberland County, Maine · Exit 6 · Structure no. 6539

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,920
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over US1 Forest Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over US1 Forest Ave 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 37,920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,088 by 2036. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesUS1 Forest Ave
LocationExit 6
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.66196, -70.27027
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,920 (2016)
Projected traffic53,088 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 SB over US1 Forest Ave built?

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

What condition is I 295 SB over US1 Forest Ave 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 SB over US1 Forest Ave carry?

About 37,920 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over US1 Forest Ave?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over US1 Forest Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.