US Bridges

US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.8 M E of Willow ST · Structure no. Y01013478DOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,142
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 29,142 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,649 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY
CrossesRR Macrr
Location1.8 M E of Willow ST
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.68921, -70.22194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,142 (2023)
Projected traffic78,649 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr carry?

About 29,142 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 Eb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.