US Bridges

HWY Crane ST over Other Steamshp Auth Pkg

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .1MI S. of Woods Hole RD · Structure no. F0300445MDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Crane ST over Other Steamshp Auth Pkg is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Crane ST over Other Steamshp Auth Pkg in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Crane ST
CrossesOther Steamshp Auth Pkg
Location.1MI S. of Woods Hole RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.52299, -70.66822
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Crane ST over Other Steamshp Auth Pkg built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Crane ST over Other Steamshp Auth Pkg 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Crane ST over Other Steamshp Auth Pkg carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Crane ST over Other Steamshp Auth Pkg?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Crane ST over Other Steamshp Auth Pkg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.