US Bridges

Dyer Bay RD over Dyer Creek

Fair

Washington County, Maine · 2 MI S JCT US 1 · Structure no. 3067

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer Bay RD over Dyer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyer Bay RD over Dyer Creek in Washington County, Maine. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesDyer Bay RD
CrossesDyer Creek
Location2 MI S JCT US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.48011, -67.93575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2016)
Projected traffic875 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyer Bay RD over Dyer Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyer Bay RD over Dyer Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dyer Bay RD over Dyer Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dyer Bay RD over Dyer Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer Bay RD over Dyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.