US Bridges

HWY Lower County over Water Doanes Creek

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.2 M East of Dennis Tl · Structure no. H10003424MUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lower County over Water Doanes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Lower County over Water Doanes Creek in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 4,286 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lower County
CrossesWater Doanes Creek
Location1.2 M East of Dennis Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66807, -70.08976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2023)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lower County over Water Doanes Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lower County over Water Doanes Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lower County over Water Doanes Creek carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lower County over Water Doanes Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lower County over Water Doanes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.