US Bridges

Brunswick Av over I-295 Northbound

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1 MI N of Richmond · Structure no. 6318

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,992
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brunswick Av over I-295 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brunswick Av over I-295 Northbound in Kennebec 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 6 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 4,992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,989 by 2036. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesBrunswick Av
CrossesI-295 Northbound
Location1 MI N of Richmond
RouteState Highway 201
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.17868, -69.83306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,992 (2016)
Projected traffic6,989 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Brunswick Av over I-295 Northbound built?

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

What condition is Brunswick Av over I-295 Northbound 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brunswick Av over I-295 Northbound carry?

About 4,992 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brunswick Av over I-295 Northbound?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Brunswick Av over I-295 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.