US Bridges

Post RD over Interstate 295 SB

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 2.3 MI N JCT Main ST · Structure no. 6313

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post RD over Interstate 295 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post RD over Interstate 295 SB 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 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2036. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPost RD
CrossesInterstate 295 SB
Location2.3 MI N JCT Main ST
RouteState Highway 138
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.03945, -69.90062
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2016)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Post RD over Interstate 295 SB built?

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

What condition is Post RD over Interstate 295 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Post RD over Interstate 295 SB carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Post RD over Interstate 295 SB?

The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Post RD over Interstate 295 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.