US Bridges

HWY Lighthse RD over Water Weir Creek

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. So. of ST 28 · Structure no. D07013ACQMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lighthse RD over Water Weir Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Lighthse RD over Water Weir Creek in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lighthse RD
CrossesWater Weir Creek
Location1 Mi. So. of ST 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65436, -70.16971
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,265 by 2032
Trucks7%
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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lighthse RD over Water Weir Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lighthse RD over Water Weir Creek 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 Lighthse RD over Water Weir Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lighthse RD over Water Weir Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lighthse RD over Water Weir Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.