US Bridges

ST140 NB over HWY Braley RD

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .9 MI SE of Freetown T.L. · Structure no. N060133NHDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,309
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 NB over HWY Braley RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST140 NB over HWY Braley RD in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 23,309 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,745 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST140 NB
CrossesHWY Braley RD
Location.9 MI SE of Freetown T.L.
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.72676, -70.94871
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,309 (2019)
Projected traffic34,745 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 NB over HWY Braley RD built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST140 NB over HWY Braley RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does ST140 NB over HWY Braley RD carry?

About 23,309 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST140 NB over HWY Braley RD?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 NB over HWY Braley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.