US Bridges

US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over HWY Mary Dunn RD

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.25 M W of Willow ST · Structure no. B0101846MDOTNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,952
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over HWY Mary Dunn RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over HWY Mary Dunn RD in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 17,952 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,325 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY
CrossesHWY Mary Dunn RD
Location1.25 M W of Willow ST
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.68744, -70.28105
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,952 (2023)
Projected traffic39,325 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over HWY Mary Dunn RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over HWY Mary Dunn RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over HWY Mary Dunn RD carry?

About 17,952 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over HWY Mary Dunn RD?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over HWY Mary Dunn RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.