US Bridges

US Route 202 over Wilson Stream

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 1.1 MI SW of Winthrop Tl · Structure no. 3840

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over Wilson Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 202 over Wilson Stream in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,110 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesWilson Stream
Location1.1 MI SW of Winthrop Tl
RouteState Highway 202
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.26858, -70.02186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2016)
Projected traffic12,110 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Route 202 over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 202 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 US Route 202 over Wilson Stream carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US Route 202 over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.