Wilsons Mills over Abbot Brook
PoorOxford County, Maine · 6.1 MI Wly Adamstown Twp · Structure no. 3515
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 268
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilsons Mills over Abbot Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilsons Mills over Abbot Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilsons Mills over Abbot Brook built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilsons Mills over Abbot 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Wilsons Mills over Abbot Brook carry?
About 268 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wilsons Mills over Abbot Brook?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wilsons Mills over Abbot Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.