I 295 SB over Preble Street Extension
FairCumberland County, Maine · 2 MI N Townline · Structure no. 6540
- 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
- 36,310
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 295 SB over Preble Street Extension is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB 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 36,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,834 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 54 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 295 SB over Preble Street Extension built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 295 SB 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 SB over Preble Street Extension carry?
About 36,310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 295 SB 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 54 ft wide.
Who owns I 295 SB over Preble Street Extension?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.