Lower Dyer Neck over Dyer River
FairLincoln County, Maine · 0.1 MI N of Sheepscot RD · Structure no. 3764
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Dyer Neck over Dyer River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lower Dyer Neck over Dyer River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Dyer Neck over Dyer River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Dyer Neck over Dyer River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Dyer Neck over Dyer River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lower Dyer Neck over Dyer River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Dyer Neck over Dyer River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.