US Bridges

I 295 NB over Rt 125 & 138 (main St)

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · Interchange 37 · Structure no. 6311

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,060
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 295 NB over Rt 125 & 138 (main St) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 295 NB over Rt 125 & 138 (main St) in Sagadahoc County, Maine. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 12,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,884 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 NB
CrossesRt 125 & 138 (main St)
LocationInterchange 37
RouteState Highway 295
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.01711, -69.91956
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 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 traffic12,060 (2016)
Projected traffic16,884 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 NB over Rt 125 & 138 (main St) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I 295 NB over Rt 125 & 138 (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 NB over Rt 125 & 138 (main St) carry?

About 12,060 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 295 NB over Rt 125 & 138 (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 NB over Rt 125 & 138 (main St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.