US Bridges

HWY Freemans Way over US 6

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.75 M W of Orleans Tl · Structure no. B220024AQDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,707
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Freemans Way over US 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Freemans Way over US 6 in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,707 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Freemans Way
CrossesUS 6
Location1.75 M W of Orleans Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.73693, -70.02197
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,707 (2023)
Projected traffic7,739 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Freemans Way over US 6 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Freemans Way over US 6 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Freemans Way over US 6 carry?

About 2,707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Freemans Way over US 6?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Freemans Way over US 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.