US Bridges

HWY Beach RD over Water Lagoon Pond

Good

Dukes County, Massachusetts · @beach Rd/Lagoon Pond · Structure no. O01001BAFDOTNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
350 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Beach RD over Water Lagoon Pond is a steel movable - bascule carrying HWY Beach RD over Water Lagoon Pond in Dukes County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Beach RD
CrossesWater Lagoon Pond
Location@beach Rd/Lagoon Pond
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDukes County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.45847, -70.58683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Beach RD over Water Lagoon Pond built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Beach RD over Water Lagoon Pond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Beach RD over Water Lagoon Pond carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Beach RD over Water Lagoon Pond?

The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Beach RD over Water Lagoon Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.