US Bridges

HWY Keveney LN over Water Mill Creek

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI N of Rt 6 · Structure no. B01005433MUNNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Keveney LN over Water Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Keveney LN over Water Mill Creek in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Keveney LN
CrossesWater Mill Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Rt 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.70733, -70.26229
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Keveney LN over Water Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Keveney LN over Water Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Keveney LN over Water Mill Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is HWY Keveney LN over Water Mill Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Keveney LN over Water Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.