US Bridges

HWY School ST over Water Santuit River

GoodPosted for load

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · At Mashpee Townline · Structure no. B01006AECMUNNBI

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,425
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY School ST over Water Santuit River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY School ST over Water Santuit River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,318 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHWY School ST
CrossesWater Santuit River
LocationAt Mashpee Townline
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.61674, -70.45045
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,425 (2024)
Projected traffic9,318 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY School ST over Water Santuit River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY School ST over Water Santuit River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY School ST over Water Santuit River carry?

About 6,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY School ST over Water Santuit River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY School ST over Water Santuit River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.