US Bridges

HWY Chapoquoit over Water W Falmouth Harbor

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · Chapoquoit/W. Falmouth Ha · Structure no. F03009B1YMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chapoquoit over Water W Falmouth Harbor is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Chapoquoit over Water W Falmouth Harbor in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Chapoquoit
CrossesWater W Falmouth Harbor
LocationChapoquoit/W. Falmouth Ha
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.59839, -70.64243
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2023)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chapoquoit over Water W Falmouth Harbor built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chapoquoit over Water W Falmouth Harbor 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Chapoquoit over Water W Falmouth Harbor carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY Chapoquoit over Water W Falmouth Harbor?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chapoquoit over Water W Falmouth Harbor?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.