US Bridges

HWY Church ST over Comb Acc RD & Bikepath

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 50 Ft S of Woods Hole RD · Structure no. F03014AN8MUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Church ST over Comb Acc RD & Bikepath is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Church ST over Comb Acc RD & Bikepath in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Church ST
CrossesComb Acc RD & Bikepath
Location50 Ft S of Woods Hole RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.52292, -70.66325
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2025)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Church ST over Comb Acc RD & Bikepath built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Church ST over Comb Acc RD & Bikepath 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Church ST over Comb Acc RD & Bikepath carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY Church ST over Comb Acc RD & Bikepath?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Church ST over Comb Acc RD & Bikepath?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.