US Bridges

Goodspeed Street over Wilson Stream

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Maine · Main & Goodspeed Street · Structure no. 6379

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodspeed Street over Wilson Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodspeed Street over Wilson Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesGoodspeed Street
CrossesWilson Stream
LocationMain & Goodspeed Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.58797, -70.23063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Goodspeed Street over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Goodspeed Street 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 Goodspeed Street over Wilson Stream carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Goodspeed Street over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Goodspeed Street over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.