Caribou RD over Fish River Thoroughfare
FairAroostook County, Maine · 0.5 MI SE JCT RTE 162 · Structure no. 2851
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,870
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caribou RD over Fish River Thoroughfare is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caribou RD over Fish River Thoroughfare in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 51 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2036. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caribou RD over Fish River Thoroughfare built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Caribou RD over Fish River Thoroughfare 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Caribou RD over Fish River Thoroughfare carry?
About 1,870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Caribou RD over Fish River Thoroughfare?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Caribou RD over Fish River Thoroughfare?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.