US Bridges

I 295 SB over River RD

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 1.5MI W US 201 · Structure no. 1511

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,640
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over River RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over River RD in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 15,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,896 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesRiver RD
Location1.5MI W US 201
RouteState Highway 295
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.93271, -69.99171
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,640 (2016)
Projected traffic21,896 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 295 SB over River RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 295 SB over River RD 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 July 2024.

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

About 15,640 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over River RD?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.