US Bridges

Highland Terrace over Wilson Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.75 MI NW RTE 202 · Structure no. 0525

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Terrace over Wilson Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Terrace over Wilson Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Terrace
CrossesWilson Stream
Location0.75 MI NW RTE 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.27527, -70.02831
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Highland Terrace over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Terrace 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Terrace over Wilson Stream carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Highland Terrace over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Terrace over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.