US Bridges

Old Lewiston RD over Wilson Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · .1 MI S of N Main ST · Structure no. 2953

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lewiston RD over Wilson Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Old Lewiston RD over Wilson Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

CarriesOld Lewiston RD
CrossesWilson Stream
Location.1 MI S of N Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates44.27055, -70.02217
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2016)
Projected traffic461 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lewiston RD over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lewiston 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lewiston RD over Wilson Stream carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Lewiston RD over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Old Lewiston RD over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.