US Bridges

HWY Lng Pnd RD over US 6 Mid Cape HWY

FairPosted for load

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. W140084BEDOTNBI

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lng Pnd RD over US 6 Mid Cape HWY is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Lng Pnd RD over US 6 Mid Cape HWY in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 869 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lng Pnd RD
CrossesUS 6 Mid Cape HWY
Location.2 MI E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.94043, -70.02312
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2023)
Projected traffic869 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lng Pnd RD over US 6 Mid Cape HWY built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lng Pnd RD over US 6 Mid Cape 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lng Pnd RD over US 6 Mid Cape HWY carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Lng Pnd RD over US 6 Mid Cape HWY?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lng Pnd RD over US 6 Mid Cape HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.