US Bridges

Caribou Connector over Farm Access Road

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Aroostook County, Maine · .2 N or US 1 Interchange · Structure no. 6435

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,310
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caribou Connector over Farm Access Road is a concrete culvert carrying Caribou Connector over Farm Access Road in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,234 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCaribou Connector
CrossesFarm Access Road
Location.2 N or US 1 Interchange
RouteState Highway 161
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.88795, -68.02725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2016)
Projected traffic3,234 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Caribou Connector over Farm Access Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caribou Connector over Farm Access Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Caribou Connector over Farm Access Road carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caribou Connector over Farm Access Road?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m).

Who owns Caribou Connector over Farm Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.