US Bridges

HWY Millway RD over Water Maraspin Creek

FairPosted for load

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI S of Commerce RD · Structure no. B01004434MUNNBI

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,357
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Millway RD over Water Maraspin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Millway RD over Water Maraspin Creek in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 89 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,357 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Millway RD
CrossesWater Maraspin Creek
Location0.1MI S of Commerce RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70639, -70.2985
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2024)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$803,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Millway RD over Water Maraspin Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY Millway RD over Water Maraspin 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 HWY Millway RD over Water Maraspin Creek carry?

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Millway RD over Water Maraspin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Millway RD over Water Maraspin Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.