US Bridges

HWY Palmer Ave over RR Bike Path Prev RR

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .05M from RTE 28 · Structure no. F030074BLDOT634

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,077
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Palmer Ave over RR Bike Path Prev RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Palmer Ave over RR Bike Path Prev RR in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 6,077 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,896 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Palmer Ave
CrossesRR Bike Path Prev RR
Location.05M from RTE 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.57066, -70.61946
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,077 (2024)
Projected traffic7,896 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Palmer Ave over RR Bike Path Prev RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Palmer Ave over RR Bike Path Prev RR 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 HWY Palmer Ave over RR Bike Path Prev RR carry?

About 6,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Palmer Ave over RR Bike Path Prev RR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Palmer Ave over RR Bike Path Prev RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.