US Bridges

Wilson Stream RD over Davis Brook

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 3.5 MI E Townline · Structure no. 3052

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Stream RD over Davis Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Stream RD over Davis Brook in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilson Stream RD
CrossesDavis Brook
Location3.5 MI E Townline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.30305, -69.40093
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2016)
Projected traffic70 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wilson Stream RD over Davis Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Stream RD over Davis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Stream RD over Davis Brook carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Stream RD over Davis Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Stream RD over Davis Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.