HWY Highbank RD over Water Bass River
FairPosted for loadBarnstable County, Massachusetts · At Bass River · Structure no. D0700541LMUNNBI
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Highbank RD over Water Bass River is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Highbank RD over Water Bass River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Highbank RD over Water Bass River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Highbank RD over Water Bass 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Highbank RD over Water Bass River carry?
About 20,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY Highbank RD over Water Bass River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Highbank RD over Water Bass River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.