US Bridges

Wilson ST over Mcrr

Fair

Penobscot County, Maine · 0.2 MI NW of Holden Tl · Structure no. 1565

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,221
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson ST over Mcrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson ST over Mcrr in Penobscot County, Maine. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 21,221 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,709 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson ST
CrossesMcrr
Location0.2 MI NW of Holden Tl
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPenobscot County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.76954, -68.71738
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,221 (2016)
Projected traffic29,709 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson ST over Mcrr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson ST over Mcrr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson ST over Mcrr carry?

About 21,221 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson ST over Mcrr?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson ST over Mcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.