US Bridges

HWY Chequsst Nck over Water Herring River

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 3 MI W of RTE 6 · Structure no. W1400744BMUNNBI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chequsst Nck over Water Herring River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Chequsst Nck over Water Herring River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chequsst Nck
CrossesWater Herring River
Location3 MI W of RTE 6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.93118, -70.06438
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2022)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$458,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chequsst Nck over Water Herring River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chequsst Nck over Water Herring River 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 HWY Chequsst Nck over Water Herring River carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Chequsst Nck over Water Herring River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns HWY Chequsst Nck over Water Herring River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.