US Bridges

Carl Broggi HWY over Salmon Falls River

Fair

York County, Maine · State Line · Structure no. 2257

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,810
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Broggi HWY over Salmon Falls River is a concrete culvert carrying Carl Broggi HWY over Salmon Falls River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 10,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,134 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCarl Broggi HWY
CrossesSalmon Falls River
LocationState Line
RouteState Highway 202
StateMaine
Coordinates43.33548, -70.94008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,810 (2016)
Projected traffic15,134 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carl Broggi HWY over Salmon Falls River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carl Broggi HWY over Salmon Falls River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Carl Broggi HWY over Salmon Falls River carry?

About 10,810 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carl Broggi HWY over Salmon Falls River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m).

Who owns Carl Broggi HWY over Salmon Falls River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.