US Bridges

HWY Oak ST over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · Adjcent to JCT Service RD · Structure no. B010124APDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Oak ST over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY is a concrete frame carrying HWY Oak ST over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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.

It carries about 6,071 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,844 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Oak ST
CrossesUS 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY
LocationAdjcent to JCT Service RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.68452, -70.35351
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,071 (2023)
Projected traffic8,844 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Oak ST over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Oak ST over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Oak ST over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY carry?

About 6,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Oak ST over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Oak ST over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.