HWY Palmer Ave over Other Shining Sea Bikewy
GoodBarnstable County, Massachusetts · .1M N of Sippewissett RD · Structure no. F030084BMDOT634
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,655
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Palmer Ave over Other Shining Sea Bikewy is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Palmer Ave over Other Shining Sea Bikewy in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 129 years old, older 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 4,655 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Palmer Ave over Other Shining Sea Bikewy built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is HWY Palmer Ave over Other Shining Sea Bikewy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Palmer Ave over Other Shining Sea Bikewy carry?
About 4,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Palmer Ave over Other Shining Sea Bikewy?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Palmer Ave over Other Shining Sea Bikewy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.