US Bridges

Fowler RD over S. Branch Caribou Str.

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · 1.2 Mi. S RTE 228 · Structure no. 6363

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler RD over S. Branch Caribou Str. is a steel culvert carrying Fowler RD over S. Branch Caribou Str. 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFowler RD
CrossesS. Branch Caribou Str.
Location1.2 Mi. S RTE 228
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.85398, -68.092
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic208 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowler RD over S. Branch Caribou Str. built?

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

What condition is Fowler RD over S. Branch Caribou Str. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fowler RD over S. Branch Caribou Str. carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fowler RD over S. Branch Caribou Str.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fowler RD over S. Branch Caribou Str.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.