US Bridges

Thibodeau RD over Caribou Stream

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 0.4 Mi. S. RTE 228 · Structure no. 0119

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thibodeau RD over Caribou Stream is a steel culvert carrying Thibodeau RD over Caribou Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThibodeau RD
CrossesCaribou Stream
Location0.4 Mi. S. RTE 228
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.86561, -68.07101
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2016)
Projected traffic224 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 Thibodeau RD over Caribou Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thibodeau RD over Caribou Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Thibodeau RD over Caribou Stream carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thibodeau RD over Caribou Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Thibodeau RD over Caribou Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.