Wilsons Mills over Cold Brook
FairOxford County, Maine · 2.0 MI Wly Rangeley T.L. · Structure no. 3541
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 402
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilsons Mills over Cold Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilsons Mills over Cold Brook in Oxford County, Maine. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilsons Mills over Cold Brook built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilsons Mills over Cold Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wilsons Mills over Cold Brook carry?
About 402 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wilsons Mills over Cold Brook?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wilsons Mills over Cold Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.