US Bridges

US Rt 2 E over Wilson Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 1.2 MI W of Farmington · Structure no. 5936

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,341
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 2 E over Wilson Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 2 E over Wilson Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 9,341 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,077 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Rt 2 E
CrossesWilson Stream
Location1.2 MI W of Farmington
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61476, -70.18608
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,341 (2016)
Projected traffic13,077 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Rt 2 E over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US Rt 2 E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Rt 2 E over Wilson Stream carry?

About 9,341 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 2 E over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 2 E over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.