US Bridges

ST 28 Main ST over Water Parkers River

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 2 MI W of Dennis Tl · Structure no. Y01002BNFDOTNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 28 Main ST over Water Parkers River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 28 Main ST over Water Parkers River in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesST 28 Main ST
CrossesWater Parkers River
Location2 MI W of Dennis Tl
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates41.6491, -70.22343
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,275 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 28 Main ST over Water Parkers River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 28 Main ST over Water Parkers River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does ST 28 Main ST over Water Parkers River carry?

About 23,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 28 Main ST over Water Parkers River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns ST 28 Main ST over Water Parkers River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.