US Bridges

HWY Menauhant RD over Water Green Pond

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E Acapesket RD · Structure no. F0300241WMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Menauhant RD over Water Green Pond is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Menauhant RD over Water Green Pond 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Menauhant RD
CrossesWater Green Pond
Location.1 MI E Acapesket RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.55314, -70.57051
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Menauhant RD over Water Green Pond built?

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

What condition is HWY Menauhant RD over Water Green Pond 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Menauhant RD over Water Green Pond carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Menauhant RD over Water Green Pond?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Menauhant RD over Water Green Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.