US Bridges

I 295 NB over Mc RR

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · .5MI S JCT 196 · Structure no. 6270

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,310
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over Mc RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over Mc RR in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1972, 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 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 16,310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,834 by 2036. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 295 NB
CrossesMc RR
Location.5MI S JCT 196
RouteState Highway 295
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.93483, -69.98745
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,310 (2016)
Projected traffic22,834 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NB over Mc RR built?

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

What condition is I 295 NB over Mc RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 295 NB over Mc RR carry?

About 16,310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over Mc RR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 295 NB over Mc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.