US Bridges

I 295 SB over Main ST

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · Interchange 37 · Structure no. 1552

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,180
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 SB over Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 SB over Main ST in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,052 by 2036. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 SB
CrossesMain ST
LocationInterchange 37
RouteState Highway 295
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.01723, -69.92049
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,180 (2016)
Projected traffic17,052 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Main ST built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 295 SB over Main ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 SB over Main ST carry?

About 12,180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 295 SB over Main ST?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 SB over Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.