US Bridges

Wilton RD over Temple Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.3 MI S JCT of RTE 43 · Structure no. 2705

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,162
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilton RD over Temple Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilton RD over Temple Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 96 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 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 19,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,827 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWilton RD
CrossesTemple Stream
Location0.3 MI S JCT of RTE 43
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.65714, -70.15312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,162 (2016)
Projected traffic26,827 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 Temple Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Wilton RD over Temple 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 Wilton RD over Temple Stream carry?

About 19,162 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilton RD over Temple Stream?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Wilton RD over Temple Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.