Wilsons Mills RD over Kennebago River
FairFranklin County, Maine · 1.3 MI NW of JCT RTE 4 · Structure no. 3544
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 679
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilsons Mills RD over Kennebago River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilsons Mills RD over Kennebago River in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilsons Mills RD over Kennebago River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilsons Mills RD over Kennebago River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Wilsons Mills RD over Kennebago River carry?
About 679 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wilsons Mills RD over Kennebago River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wilsons Mills RD over Kennebago River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.