US Bridges

Canal ST over Wilson Stream

Good

Franklin County, Maine · At Wilson Pond Outlet · Structure no. 0439

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal ST over Wilson Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Canal ST over Wilson Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCanal ST
CrossesWilson Stream
LocationAt Wilson Pond Outlet
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.58557, -70.23383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2016)
Projected traffic243 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Canal ST over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal ST over Wilson Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Canal ST over Wilson Stream carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canal ST over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Canal ST over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.