Hwy Dike Rd over Water Poucha Pond
Dukes County, Massachusetts · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Hwy Dike Rd over Water Poucha Pond in Dukes County, Massachusetts, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 214 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 1 of the 5 inventoried bridges in Dukes County rated fair (20.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 76 ft |
| Location | .7MI E of Willett Lane |
| NBI structure number | E0700443BMUNNBI |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Massachusetts department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dukes County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwy Beach Rd over Water Lagoon Pond | 2016 | 21,100 | Good |
| Hwy Oak Blffs Rd over Water Sengekontacket Inl | 2011 | 6,214 | Good |
| Hwy Seaview Ave over Water Sengekontacket Inl | 2011 | 5,786 | Good |
| Hwy State Hwy over Water Hariphs Creek | 1998 | 3,071 | Good |
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