US Bridges

Main ST over Interstate 295 Nb&sb

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 0.9 MI N JCT RTE 196 · Structure no. 6308

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,043
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Interstate 295 Nb&sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Interstate 295 Nb&sb in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1973, 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 6,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,460 by 2036. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesInterstate 295 Nb&sb
Location0.9 MI N JCT RTE 196
RouteState Highway 201
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.94863, -69.97213
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,043 (2016)
Projected traffic8,460 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Main ST over Interstate 295 Nb&sb built?

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

What condition is Main ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Interstate 295 Nb&sb carry?

About 6,043 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Interstate 295 Nb&sb?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Interstate 295 Nb&sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.