US Bridges

HWY Shore RD over RR Macrr

FairPosted for load

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .5 MI N of Landing RD · Structure no. B170064BJDOT634

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shore RD over RR Macrr is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Shore RD over RR Macrr in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,179 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shore RD
CrossesRR Macrr
Location.5 MI N of Landing RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.70065, -70.61642
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2023)
Projected traffic93,179 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shore RD over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Shore RD over RR Macrr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Shore RD over RR Macrr carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shore RD over RR Macrr?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shore RD over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.