US Bridges

HWY Dike RD over Water Poucha Pond

FairPosted for load

Dukes County, Massachusetts · .7MI E of Willett Lane · Structure no. E0700443BMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dike RD over Water Poucha Pond is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Dike RD over Water Poucha Pond in Dukes County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dike RD
CrossesWater Poucha Pond
Location.7MI E of Willett Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDukes County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.3734, -70.45365
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dike RD over Water Poucha Pond built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Dike RD over Water Poucha Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Dike RD over Water Poucha Pond carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Dike RD over Water Poucha Pond?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dike RD over Water Poucha Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.