US Bridges

I-295 SB Underpass over I-95

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.433 MI W of Stoneham DR · Structure no. 6323

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,840
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-295 SB Underpass over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB Underpass over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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 11,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,576 by 2036. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB Underpass
CrossesI-95
Location0.433 MI W of Stoneham DR
RouteInterstate 295
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.21786, -69.82396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,840 (2016)
Projected traffic16,576 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-295 SB Underpass over I-95 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-295 SB Underpass over I-95 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 I-295 SB Underpass over I-95 carry?

About 11,840 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB Underpass over I-95?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB Underpass over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.