US Bridges

Main ST over I-295 NB & SB

Fair

Sagadahoc County, Maine · 1.2 MI Ely of RTE 201 · Structure no. 6314

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,274
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over I-295 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over I-295 NB & 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 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 5,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,384 by 2036. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesI-295 NB & SB
Location1.2 MI Ely of RTE 201
RouteState Highway 197
CountySagadahoc County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.09994, -69.86979
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,274 (2016)
Projected traffic7,384 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 I-295 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Main ST over I-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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over I-295 NB & SB carry?

About 5,274 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over I-295 NB & SB?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over I-295 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.