US Bridges

Elliottsville RD over Wilson Stream

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 2.6 MI NE Monson Tl · Structure no. 2023

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliottsville RD over Wilson Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying Elliottsville RD over Wilson Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2036. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesElliottsville RD
CrossesWilson Stream
Location2.6 MI NE Monson Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.30728, -69.40722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2016)
Projected traffic213 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Elliottsville RD over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliottsville RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Elliottsville RD over Wilson Stream carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elliottsville RD over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elliottsville RD over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.