US Bridges

ST240 over I 195

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1M N of RTE 6 · Structure no. F010123PYDOTNBI

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,794
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST240 over I 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST240 over I 195 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 23,794 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,061 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST240
CrossesI 195
Location1M N of RTE 6
RouteState Highway 240
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65869, -70.88774
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,794 (2023)
Projected traffic38,061 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$17.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST240 over I 195 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST240 over I 195 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST240 over I 195 carry?

About 23,794 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST240 over I 195?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns ST240 over I 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.