US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over Water Mitchell River

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .9 MI S of RTE 28 · Structure no. C070019YMMUNNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,435
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over Water Mitchell River is a steel movable - bascule carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Mitchell River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesWater Mitchell River
Location.9 MI S of RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.66987, -69.96102
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,435 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Mitchell River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Mitchell River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Mitchell River carry?

About 2,435 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Mitchell River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Mitchell River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.