HWY Shore RD over Water Back River
FairPosted for loadBarnstable County, Massachusetts · 2 MI SW of Bourne Bridge · Structure no. B1700241JMUNNBI
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,571
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Shore RD over Water Back River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Shore RD over Water Back River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,320 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Back River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Shore RD over Water Back 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 Back River carry?
About 4,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Shore RD over Water Back River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Shore RD over Water Back River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.