US 6 Mid Cape HWY over ST 6 A/Cranberry HWY
FairBarnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.5 M E of Brewster Tl · Structure no. O0400346VDOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,330
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 Mid Cape HWY over ST 6 A/Cranberry HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Mid Cape HWY over ST 6 A/Cranberry HWY in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 21,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,747 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 Mid Cape HWY over ST 6 A/Cranberry HWY built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 6 Mid Cape HWY over ST 6 A/Cranberry HWY 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 Mid Cape HWY over ST 6 A/Cranberry HWY carry?
About 21,330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 6 Mid Cape HWY over ST 6 A/Cranberry HWY?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 Mid Cape HWY over ST 6 A/Cranberry HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.