US Bridges

ST152 Main ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI NE of Seekonk Tl · Structure no. A16027401DOT634

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST152 Main ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST152 Main ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,879 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST152 Main ST
CrossesRR Amtrak/Mbta
Location1.5 MI NE of Seekonk Tl
RouteState Highway 152
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.91763, -71.30137
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,879 (2021)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST152 Main ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST152 Main ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does ST152 Main ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta carry?

About 6,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST152 Main ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns ST152 Main ST over RR Amtrak/Mbta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.