US Bridges

US 44 Cape HWY over ST 24

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · US 44 at ST 24 · Structure no. R02013BQWDOTNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 44 Cape HWY over ST 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 44 Cape HWY over ST 24 in Bristol 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 44 Cape HWY
CrossesST 24
LocationUS 44 at ST 24
RouteU.S. Route 44
Coordinates41.90635, -71.04235
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 44 Cape HWY over ST 24 built?

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

What condition is US 44 Cape HWY over ST 24 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 US 44 Cape HWY over ST 24 carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 44 Cape HWY over ST 24?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US 44 Cape HWY over ST 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.