HWY Bridge ST over Water West-North Bay
PoorPosted for loadBarnstable County, Massachusetts · 2.1 MI S of Rt 28 · Structure no. B01003435MUNNBI
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,692
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water West-North Bay is a steel movable - bascule carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water West-North Bay in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,692 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 HWY Bridge ST over Water West-North Bay built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water West-North Bay 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water West-North Bay carry?
About 2,692 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water West-North Bay?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water West-North Bay?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.