Clair–Fort Kent Bridge

Clair – Fort Kent Bridge
Clair – Fort Kent Bridge September 25, 2023
Coordinates47°14′57.3″N 68°36′13.6″W / 47.249250°N 68.603778°W / 47.249250; -68.603778
CarriesConnects US 1 / SR 161 in the United States and Route 205 / Route 161 in Canada.
CrossesSaint John River
LocaleCanada–United States border
OwnerMaineDOT
Maintained byMaineDOT
ID number2398
Characteristics
DesignStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
Total length213.3 ft longest span
Width31 ft
No. of spans4
History
Opened2014
Replacessteel-truss bridge
Statistics
Daily traffic739 (2025)
Location
Interactive map of Clair – Fort Kent Bridge

The Clair–Fort Kent Bridge is a 4-span multi-girder steel bridge crossing the Saint John River between Clair, New Brunswick, Canada, and Fort Kent, Maine, United States.

The bridge handles an annual average of 739 vehicles per day and forms a border crossing on the International Boundary. It connects with Route 205 in New Brunswick and Route 161 and U.S. Route 1 (US 1) in Maine, also forming the northern terminus of US 1.

Since it is an international bridge, the Canadian portion of the structure is the responsibility of the Province of New Brunswick, while the American portion is operated by the State of Maine.

The current bridge was opened in July of 2014 and replaced an older steel-truss bridge.