Woodland Center RD over Caribou Stream
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 0.8 MI W of Caribou · Structure no. 3705
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,170
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodland Center RD over Caribou Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodland Center RD over Caribou Stream in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 104 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Woodland Center RD over Caribou Stream built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Woodland Center RD over Caribou Stream 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Woodland Center RD over Caribou Stream carry?
About 1,170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Woodland Center RD over Caribou Stream?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Woodland Center RD over Caribou Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.