US Bridges

HWY Loring Ave over Water Weir Creek

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 2.4KM South of ST 28 · Structure no. D07003AV5MUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Loring Ave over Water Weir Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Loring Ave over Water Weir Creek in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,501 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Loring Ave
CrossesWater Weir Creek
Location2.4KM South of ST 28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.65274, -70.17327
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,501 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Loring Ave over Water Weir Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Loring Ave over Water Weir 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Loring Ave over Water Weir Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Loring Ave over Water Weir Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Loring Ave over Water Weir Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.