US Bridges

HWY Massasoit RD over Water Long Pond

FairPosted for load

Nantucket County, Massachusetts · .3 MI S of Madaket RD · Structure no. N02004443MUNNBI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Massasoit RD over Water Long Pond is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Massasoit RD over Water Long Pond in Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Massasoit RD
CrossesWater Long Pond
Location.3 MI S of Madaket RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNantucket County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.27219, -70.18557
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2023)
Projected traffic790 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Massasoit RD over Water Long Pond built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Massasoit RD over Water Long 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Massasoit RD over Water Long Pond carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Massasoit RD over Water Long Pond?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Massasoit RD over Water Long Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.