Walker Brook RD over Little Black River
GoodAroostook County, Maine · 0.8 MI Nwly of RTE 161 · Structure no. 5658
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Brook RD over Little Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Brook RD over Little Black River in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2036. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Brook RD over Little Black River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker Brook RD over Little Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Walker Brook RD over Little Black River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walker Brook RD over Little Black River?
The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Brook RD over Little Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.