US Bridges

HWY Bridge RD over Water Boat Meadow Brook

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.9 MI from Samoset RD · Structure no. E04001ADRMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,094
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge RD over Water Boat Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Bridge RD over Water Boat Meadow Brook in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,094 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,929 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Bridge RD
CrossesWater Boat Meadow Brook
Location1.9 MI from Samoset RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.80734, -69.99565
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,094 (2023)
Projected traffic15,929 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge RD over Water Boat Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bridge RD over Water Boat Meadow Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge RD over Water Boat Meadow Brook carry?

About 14,094 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge RD over Water Boat Meadow Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge RD over Water Boat Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.