US Bridges

ST 28 A/Falmth HWY over RR Macrr (otis Spurr)

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .25 MI So of County RD · Structure no. F0302549HDOTNBI

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,672
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 A/Falmth HWY over RR Macrr (otis Spurr) is a concrete frame carrying ST 28 A/Falmth HWY over RR Macrr (otis Spurr) in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,672 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,163 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 28 A/Falmth HWY
CrossesRR Macrr (otis Spurr)
Location.25 MI So of County RD
RouteState Highway 28A
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.64319, -70.61428
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,672 (2024)
Projected traffic21,163 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$233,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 A/Falmth HWY over RR Macrr (otis Spurr) built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 A/Falmth HWY over RR Macrr (otis Spurr) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does ST 28 A/Falmth HWY over RR Macrr (otis Spurr) carry?

About 12,672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 A/Falmth HWY over RR Macrr (otis Spurr)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 A/Falmth HWY over RR Macrr (otis Spurr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.