US Bridges

HWY Upper County over Water Swan Pond River

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .9 MI W of RTE 28 · Structure no. D07001BAHMUNNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,552
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Upper County over Water Swan Pond River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Upper County over Water Swan Pond River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 16,552 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Upper County
CrossesWater Swan Pond River
Location.9 MI W of RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.67372, -70.1401
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,552 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Upper County over Water Swan Pond River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Upper County over Water Swan Pond 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Upper County over Water Swan Pond River carry?

About 16,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Upper County over Water Swan Pond River?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Upper County over Water Swan Pond River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.