US Bridges

ST 28 NB over ST151 Nathan Ellis HWY

Poor

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .75 M S of Bourne Tl · Structure no. F0303245VDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 NB over ST151 Nathan Ellis HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 28 NB over ST151 Nathan Ellis HWY in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,620 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,060 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST 28 NB
CrossesST151 Nathan Ellis HWY
Location.75 M S of Bourne Tl
RouteState Highway 28
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.64458, -70.60455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,620 (2024)
Projected traffic32,060 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 NB over ST151 Nathan Ellis HWY built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 NB over ST151 Nathan Ellis HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does ST 28 NB over ST151 Nathan Ellis HWY carry?

About 18,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 NB over ST151 Nathan Ellis HWY?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 NB over ST151 Nathan Ellis HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.