US Bridges

HWY Menauhant RD over Water Great Pond River

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 500FT West of Beach ST · Structure no. F0300341VMUNNBI

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,164
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Menauhant RD over Water Great Pond River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Menauhant RD over Water Great Pond River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 16,164 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Menauhant RD
CrossesWater Great Pond River
Location500FT West of Beach ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.54506, -70.5802
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,164 (2024)
Projected traffic26,848 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Menauhant RD over Water Great Pond River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Menauhant RD over Water Great Pond 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 June 2024.

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

About 16,164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Menauhant RD over Water Great Pond River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Menauhant RD over Water Great Pond River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.