US Bridges

Airport RD over Wilson Stream

FairPosted for load

Piscataquis County, Maine · 200 Ft NE of JCT RTE 150 · Structure no. 2995

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Wilson Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport RD over Wilson Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesWilson Stream
Location200 Ft NE of JCT RTE 150
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.30438, -69.34933
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Airport RD over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Airport 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Airport RD over Wilson Stream carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport RD over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.