US Bridges

ST140 SB over HWY Braley RD

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .9 MI SE of Freetown T.L. · Structure no. N060133NJDOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 SB over HWY Braley RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST140 SB over HWY Braley RD in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,745 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST140 SB
CrossesHWY Braley RD
Location.9 MI SE of Freetown T.L.
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.72673, -70.94899
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2019)
Projected traffic34,745 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$5.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 SB over HWY Braley RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST140 SB 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 SB over HWY Braley RD carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST140 SB over HWY Braley RD?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 SB over HWY Braley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.