US Bridges

HWY Lt Island RD over Water Loagy Bay

FairPosted for load

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1 MI W of RTE 6 · Structure no. W1400644AMUNNBI

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lt Island RD over Water Loagy Bay is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lt Island RD over Water Loagy Bay in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Lt Island RD
CrossesWater Loagy Bay
Location1 MI W of RTE 6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89368, -70.00347
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2023)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lt Island RD over Water Loagy Bay built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is HWY Lt Island RD over Water Loagy Bay 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lt Island RD over Water Loagy Bay carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lt Island RD over Water Loagy Bay?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lt Island RD over Water Loagy Bay?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.