US Bridges

US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr

Good

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.8 M E of Willow ST · Structure no. Y01014479DOTNBI

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY over RR Macrr in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,062 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesUS 6 Wb/Md Cp HWY
CrossesRR Macrr
Location1.8 M E of Willow ST
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates41.68962, -70.22285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,211 (2022)
Projected traffic41,062 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$842,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 17,211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.