US Bridges

ST140 S Main ST over Water Rumford River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .37 Mi. No. of Norton Tl. · Structure no. M030133P2DOTNBI

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 S Main ST over Water Rumford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST140 S Main ST over Water Rumford River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 97 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 28,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,059 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST140 S Main ST
CrossesWater Rumford River
Location.37 Mi. No. of Norton Tl.
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates41.99607, -71.21067
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,429 (2023)
Projected traffic29,059 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 S Main ST over Water Rumford River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is ST140 S Main ST over Water Rumford River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST140 S Main ST over Water Rumford River carry?

About 28,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST140 S Main ST over Water Rumford River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 S Main ST over Water Rumford River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.