US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over Water Sesuit Creek

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .3 Miles from JCT ST 6A · Structure no. D07014B76MUNNBI

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,069
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over Water Sesuit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Sesuit Creek in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesWater Sesuit Creek
Location.3 Miles from JCT ST 6A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.74508, -70.16266
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2023)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Sesuit Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Sesuit 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Sesuit Creek carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Sesuit Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Sesuit Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.