US Bridges

Dyer Brook RD over I-95 Southbound

Fair

Aroostook County, Maine · Over I95 Mile 284.2 · Structure no. 6129

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer Brook RD over I-95 Southbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyer Brook RD over I-95 Southbound in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2036. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesDyer Brook RD
CrossesI-95 Southbound
LocationOver I95 Mile 284.2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyAroostook County
StateMaine
Coordinates46.09883, -68.18579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2016)
Projected traffic896 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyer Brook RD over I-95 Southbound built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyer Brook RD over I-95 Southbound 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dyer Brook RD over I-95 Southbound carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dyer Brook RD over I-95 Southbound?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer Brook RD over I-95 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.