ST 28 Main ST over Water Bass River
PoorBarnstable County, Massachusetts · At Dennis Yarmouth Tl · Structure no. D0700447TDOTNBI
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 627 ft
- 33 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,407
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Main ST over Water Bass River is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST 28 Main ST over Water Bass River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 15,407 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2032. The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 28 Main ST over Water Bass River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 28 Main ST over Water Bass River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does ST 28 Main ST over Water Bass River carry?
About 15,407 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Main ST over Water Bass River?
The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Main ST over Water Bass River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.