US Bridges

ST 28 Orleans RD over Water Muddy Creek

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .25 MI West of Bay RD · Structure no. C07005BNJDOTNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Orleans RD over Water Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 Orleans RD over Water Muddy Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,786 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesST 28 Orleans RD
CrossesWater Muddy Creek
Location.25 MI West of Bay RD
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates41.71188, -69.99429
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,786 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Orleans RD over Water Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is ST 28 Orleans RD over Water Muddy Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ST 28 Orleans RD over Water Muddy Creek carry?

About 6,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Orleans RD over Water Muddy Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Orleans RD over Water Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.