US Bridges

Elliotsville RD over Wilson Stream

Fair

Piscataquis County, Maine · 1 MI No Townline · Structure no. 3146

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliotsville RD over Wilson Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Elliotsville RD over Wilson Stream in Piscataquis County, Maine. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2036. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesElliotsville RD
CrossesWilson Stream
Location1 MI No Townline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPiscataquis County
StateMaine
Coordinates45.3692, -69.43675
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2016)
Projected traffic147 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Elliotsville RD over Wilson Stream built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliotsville 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Elliotsville RD over Wilson Stream carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elliotsville RD over Wilson Stream?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Elliotsville RD over Wilson Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.