US Bridges

Wings Mills RD over Belgrade Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · .8 MI W Townline · Structure no. 2957

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wings Mills RD over Belgrade Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wings Mills RD over Belgrade Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWings Mills RD
CrossesBelgrade Stream
Location.8 MI W Townline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.43319, -69.90164
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2016)
Projected traffic741 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wings Mills RD over Belgrade Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wings Mills RD over Belgrade 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wings Mills RD over Belgrade Stream carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wings Mills RD over Belgrade Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wings Mills RD over Belgrade Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.