US Bridges

Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 Nb&sb

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · JCT I-95 & RTE 196 · Structure no. 6307

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,002
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 Nb&sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 Nb&sb in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 52 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 10,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,003 by 2036. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLewiston RD
CrossesInterstate 295 Nb&sb
LocationJCT I-95 & RTE 196
RouteState Highway 196
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.94192, -69.97901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,002 (2016)
Projected traffic14,003 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 Nb&sb built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 Nb&sb 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 Nb&sb carry?

About 10,002 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 Nb&sb?

The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Lewiston RD over Interstate 295 Nb&sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.