US Bridges

Fairbanks RD over Barker Stream

Fair

Franklin County, Maine · 0.1 Sly JCT Rtes 4 & 27 · Structure no. 2563

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,188
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairbanks RD over Barker Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Fairbanks RD over Barker Stream in Franklin County, Maine. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,663 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFairbanks RD
CrossesBarker Stream
Location0.1 Sly JCT Rtes 4 & 27
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.70163, -70.16228
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,188 (2016)
Projected traffic8,663 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 Fairbanks RD over Barker Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairbanks RD over Barker Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fairbanks RD over Barker Stream carry?

About 6,188 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairbanks RD over Barker Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns Fairbanks RD over Barker Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.