Caribou Connector over Route 1 (van Buren Rd)
GoodAroostook County, Maine · 1.4 SE of Sweden Road · Structure no. 6454
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,574
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caribou Connector over Route 1 (van Buren Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caribou Connector over Route 1 (van Buren Rd) 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 48 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Caribou Connector over Route 1 (van Buren Rd) built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caribou Connector over Route 1 (van Buren Rd) 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 Route 1 (van Buren Rd) carry?
About 1,574 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Caribou Connector over Route 1 (van Buren Rd)?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Caribou Connector over Route 1 (van Buren Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.