US Bridges

HWY Meadownck RD over Water Moonakis River

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Metoxit RD · Structure no. F03019AXUMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,069
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Meadownck RD over Water Moonakis River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Meadownck RD over Water Moonakis River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Meadownck RD
CrossesWater Moonakis River
Location.1 MI E of Metoxit RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.57852, -70.51448
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2024)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Meadownck RD over Water Moonakis River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Meadownck RD over Water Moonakis River 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 Meadownck RD over Water Moonakis River carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Meadownck RD over Water Moonakis River?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Meadownck RD over Water Moonakis River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.