US Bridges

I 295 SB over Cathance River

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 1 Mile N JCT 196 · Structure no. 0158

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,930
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over Cathance River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Cathance River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 50 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 13,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,502 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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
CrossesCathance River
Location1 Mile N JCT 196
RouteState Highway 295
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.95311, -69.96736
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,930 (2016)
Projected traffic19,502 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 SB over Cathance River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I 295 SB over Cathance River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 295 SB over Cathance River carry?

About 13,930 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over Cathance River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over Cathance River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.