US Bridges

Carl Broggi HWY over Little River

Fair

York County, Maine · .3 MI W of Sanford Tl · Structure no. 2769

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,785
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Broggi HWY over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Carl Broggi HWY over Little River in York County, Maine. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 8,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,299 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesCarl Broggi HWY
CrossesLittle River
Location.3 MI W of Sanford Tl
RouteState Highway 202
StateMaine
Coordinates43.4244, -70.85115
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,785 (2016)
Projected traffic12,299 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Carl Broggi HWY over Little River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carl Broggi HWY over Little 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 Little River carry?

About 8,785 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carl Broggi HWY over Little River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Carl Broggi HWY over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.