HWY Lower County over Water Swan Pond River
FairPosted for loadBarnstable County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Swan Pond RD · Structure no. D0700241MMUNNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lower County over Water Swan Pond River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Lower County over Water Swan Pond River 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 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,270 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lower County over Water Swan Pond River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Lower County over Water Swan Pond River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Lower County over Water Swan Pond River carry?
About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lower County over Water Swan Pond River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lower County over Water Swan Pond River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.