I 295 SB over Franklin Street
FairCumberland County, Maine · 2.2 MI N Townline · Structure no. 6541
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 29,050
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 295 SB over Franklin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Franklin Street in Cumberland County, Maine. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 51 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 29,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,670 by 2036. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 62 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Franklin Street built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I 295 SB over Franklin 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I 295 SB over Franklin Street carry?
About 29,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 295 SB over Franklin Street?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I 295 SB over Franklin Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.