US Bridges

Wiley RD over Meadow Brook

Poor

Oxford County, Maine · 0.3 MI N Rt 118 · Structure no. 0681

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiley RD over Meadow Brook is a steel culvert carrying Wiley RD over Meadow Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4 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.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWiley RD
CrossesMeadow Brook
Location0.3 MI N Rt 118
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOxford County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.22551, -70.64085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
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 traffic206 (2016)
Projected traffic330 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 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 Wiley RD over Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiley RD over Meadow Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wiley RD over Meadow Brook carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wiley RD over Meadow Brook?

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

Who owns Wiley RD over Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.