US Bridges

Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 2.0 MI N Gardiner T.L. · Structure no. 6321

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,211
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB 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 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 4,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,895 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLewiston RD
CrossesInterstate 295 NB & SB
Location2.0 MI N Gardiner T.L.
RouteState Highway 9
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.20938, -69.82464
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,211 (2016)
Projected traffic5,895 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB 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 Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB carry?

About 4,211 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.