Waugan RD over Wilson Stream
PoorPosted for loadKennebec County, Maine · 1.2 MI N Rt 135 · Structure no. 0487
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,182
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waugan RD over Wilson Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waugan RD over Wilson Stream in Kennebec 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,773 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waugan RD over Wilson Stream built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waugan RD over Wilson Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Waugan RD over Wilson Stream carry?
About 1,182 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Waugan RD over Wilson Stream?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Waugan RD over Wilson Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.