US Bridges

HWY Chace RD over ST140

PoorPosted for load

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI S of Lakevil T.L. · Structure no. F090173YNDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chace RD over ST140 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Chace RD over ST140 in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 68 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Chace RD
CrossesST140
Location1.2 MI S of Lakevil T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.76913, -70.96189
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2024)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chace RD over ST140 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is HWY Chace RD over ST140 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Chace RD over ST140 carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Chace RD over ST140?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chace RD over ST140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.