US Bridges

US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY Depot ST

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 2.5 M E of Yarmouth Tl · Structure no. H1001646TDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,354
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY Depot ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY Depot ST in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 26,354 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,068 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 6 Mid Cape HWY
CrossesHWY Depot ST
Location2.5 M E of Yarmouth Tl
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.70092, -70.11989
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,354 (2022)
Projected traffic71,068 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY Depot ST built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY Depot ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY Depot ST carry?

About 26,354 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY Depot ST?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Mid Cape HWY over HWY Depot ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.