US Bridges

HWY Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl

Good

Dukes County, Massachusetts · 1 Mi. N. of Edgartown T · Structure no. O010038DHDOTNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,786
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl in Dukes County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,786 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Seaview Ave
CrossesWater Sengekontacket Inl
Location1 Mi. N. of Edgartown T
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDukes County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.43282, -70.55654
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,786 (2023)
Projected traffic12,634 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl carry?

About 5,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.