US Bridges

Carl Broggi HWY over Big Brook

Fair

York County, Maine · 1.2 MI NE of State Line · Structure no. 5649

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carl Broggi HWY over Big Brook is a concrete slab carrying Carl Broggi HWY over Big Brook in York County, Maine. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 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 8,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,788 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesCarl Broggi HWY
CrossesBig Brook
Location1.2 MI NE of State Line
RouteState Highway 202
CountyYork County
StateMaine
Coordinates43.35109, -70.92779
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,420 (2016)
Projected traffic11,788 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Big Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Carl Broggi HWY over Big Brook 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 Big Brook carry?

About 8,420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carl Broggi HWY over Big Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Carl Broggi HWY over Big Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.