US Bridges

Wilcox RD over Davis Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.7 MI West JCT US 1 · Structure no. 5013

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox RD over Davis Stream is a steel culvert carrying Wilcox RD over Davis Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWilcox RD
CrossesDavis Stream
Location0.7 MI West JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.97857, -67.86939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2016)
Projected traffic138 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilcox RD over Davis Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcox RD over Davis Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wilcox RD over Davis Stream carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox RD over Davis Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Wilcox RD over Davis Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.