Jones Woods RD over Dyer River
PoorLincoln County, Maine · 0.9 MI SE of Alna Tl · Structure no. 5281
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,181
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones Woods RD over Dyer River is a concrete slab carrying Jones Woods RD over Dyer River in Lincoln County, Maine. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,772 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jones Woods RD over Dyer River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jones Woods RD over Dyer River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Jones Woods RD over Dyer River carry?
About 1,181 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jones Woods RD over Dyer River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Jones Woods RD over Dyer River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.