US Bridges

Walker RD over Carlisle Brook

Poor

York County, Maine · .8 MI W Townline · Structure no. 3593

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker RD over Carlisle Brook is a concrete slab carrying Walker RD over Carlisle Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalker RD
CrossesCarlisle Brook
Location.8 MI W Townline
RouteCity Street 0
StateMaine
Coordinates43.45881, -70.62237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Walker RD over Carlisle Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker RD over Carlisle Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Walker RD over Carlisle Brook carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker RD over Carlisle Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Walker RD over Carlisle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.