HWY Shore RD over Water Pocasset River
FairPosted for loadBarnstable County, Massachusetts · .15 MI N of Landing RD · Structure no. B1700141HMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,628
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Shore RD over Water Pocasset River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Shore RD over Water Pocasset River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,628 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,477 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Shore RD over Water Pocasset River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Shore RD over Water Pocasset River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Shore RD over Water Pocasset River carry?
About 3,628 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Shore RD over Water Pocasset River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Shore RD over Water Pocasset River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.