Washburn ST over Caribou Stream
FairAroostook County, Maine · 1.4 MI SW of JCT RTE 161 · Structure no. 2034
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,314
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washburn ST over Caribou Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washburn ST over Caribou Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washburn ST over Caribou Stream built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washburn ST 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Washburn ST over Caribou Stream carry?
About 1,314 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washburn ST over Caribou Stream?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Washburn ST over Caribou Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.