ST 28 Waquoit HWY over Water Childs River
FairBarnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.25 M W of Mashpee Tl · Structure no. F0300147NDOTNBI
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,068
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 28 Waquoit HWY over Water Childs River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 28 Waquoit HWY over Water Childs River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 17,068 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,533 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 ST 28 Waquoit HWY over Water Childs River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 28 Waquoit HWY over Water Childs 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does ST 28 Waquoit HWY over Water Childs River carry?
About 17,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is ST 28 Waquoit HWY over Water Childs River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns ST 28 Waquoit HWY over Water Childs River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.