US Bridges

Webster RD over Wilson Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.6 M S Knowltn Corner RD · Structure no. 0416

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster RD over Wilson Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webster RD over Wilson Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWebster RD
CrossesWilson Stream
Location0.6 M S Knowltn Corner RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61951, -70.141
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2016)
Projected traffic224 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster RD over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Webster RD over Wilson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Webster RD over Wilson Stream carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Webster RD over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Webster RD over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.