US Bridges

I 295 SB over Cobbosseecontee Str

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · Townline · Structure no. 1534

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,920
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over Cobbosseecontee Str is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Cobbosseecontee Str in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1974, 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 10,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,288 by 2036. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesCobbosseecontee Str
LocationTownline
RouteState Highway 295
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.1925, -69.82807
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,920 (2016)
Projected traffic15,288 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 SB over Cobbosseecontee Str built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 295 SB over Cobbosseecontee Str 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 295 SB over Cobbosseecontee Str carry?

About 10,920 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over Cobbosseecontee Str?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over Cobbosseecontee Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.