US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over Water Bass River
FairBarnstable County, Massachusetts · At Dennis Yarmouth Tl · Structure no. D0701046PDOTNBI
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,714
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over Water Bass River is a concrete slab carrying US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over Water Bass River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 27,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,965 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over Water Bass River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over Water Bass River carry?
About 27,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over Water Bass River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over Water Bass River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.