US Bridges

HWY State HWY over Water Hariphs Creek

Good

Dukes County, Massachusetts · 6 M W of Tisbury Tl · Structure no. C14001ACTDOTNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY State HWY over Water Hariphs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY State HWY over Water Hariphs Creek in Dukes County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,071 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,424 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY State HWY
CrossesWater Hariphs Creek
Location6 M W of Tisbury Tl
Coordinates41.32881, -70.75979
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,071 (2024)
Projected traffic13,424 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY State HWY over Water Hariphs Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY State HWY over Water Hariphs Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY State HWY over Water Hariphs Creek carry?

About 3,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is HWY State HWY over Water Hariphs Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY State HWY over Water Hariphs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.