US Bridges

HWY Menauhant RD over Water Bournes Pond

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · At Bournes Pond · Structure no. F0300641XMUNNBI

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Menauhant RD over Water Bournes Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Menauhant RD over Water Bournes Pond in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Menauhant RD
CrossesWater Bournes Pond
LocationAt Bournes Pond
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.54986, -70.55554
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Menauhant RD over Water Bournes Pond built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Menauhant RD over Water Bournes Pond 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 Bournes Pond carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Menauhant RD over Water Bournes Pond?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Menauhant RD over Water Bournes Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.