US Bridges

Cemetery RD over Wilson Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · .2 MI N JCT US 2 · Structure no. 5973

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery RD over Wilson Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cemetery RD over Wilson Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,539 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery RD
CrossesWilson Stream
Location.2 MI N JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.61545, -70.19354
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2016)
Projected traffic1,539 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cemetery RD over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery RD over Wilson Stream carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery RD over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery RD over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.