US Bridges

ST140 over Water Fall Brook

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.0 MI S of Lakevil T.L. · Structure no. F090183NNDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 over Water Fall Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST140 over Water Fall Brook 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 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 42,857 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,327 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST140
CrossesWater Fall Brook
Location1.0 MI S of Lakevil T.L.
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.77289, -70.96203
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,857 (2024)
Projected traffic51,327 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$353,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 over Water Fall Brook built?

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

What condition is ST140 over Water Fall Brook 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 ST140 over Water Fall Brook carry?

About 42,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST140 over Water Fall Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns ST140 over Water Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.