US Bridges

HWY Quaker RD over Water Herring Brook

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .8 M South of Curly Blvd · Structure no. F03011AEFMUNNBI

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,820
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Quaker RD over Water Herring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Quaker RD over Water Herring Brook in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,319 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Quaker RD
CrossesWater Herring Brook
Location.8 M South of Curly Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.6239, -70.63896
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,820 (2024)
Projected traffic15,319 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Quaker RD over Water Herring Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Quaker RD over Water Herring Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Quaker RD over Water Herring Brook carry?

About 5,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Quaker RD over Water Herring Brook?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Quaker RD over Water Herring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.