US Bridges

Wilton RD over Sandy River

Good

Franklin County, Maine · 0.1 W of JCT RTE 27 · Structure no. 2146

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,204
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilton RD over Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilton RD over Sandy River in Franklin 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,486 by 2036. The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesWilton RD
CrossesSandy River
Location0.1 W of JCT RTE 27
RouteState Highway 2
StateMaine
Coordinates44.66207, -70.15147
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length381 ft (116 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,204 (2016)
Projected traffic25,486 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wilton RD over Sandy River built?

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

What condition is Wilton RD over Sandy River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wilton RD over Sandy River carry?

About 18,204 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilton RD over Sandy River?

The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Wilton RD over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.