US Bridges

US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over ST130 Sandwich RD

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 2.2 M E of Bourne Tl · Structure no. S04009471DOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over ST130 Sandwich RD is a concrete frame carrying US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over ST130 Sandwich RD in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 32,714 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY
CrossesST130 Sandwich RD
Location2.2 M E of Bourne Tl
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.73911, -70.49294
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,714 (2024)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over ST130 Sandwich RD built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over ST130 Sandwich RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over ST130 Sandwich RD carry?

About 32,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over ST130 Sandwich RD?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over ST130 Sandwich RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.