US Bridges

ST140 over HWY Hathaway RD

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI N of I 195 · Structure no. N060183NADOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,568
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 over HWY Hathaway RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST140 over HWY Hathaway RD in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 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 54,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,752 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST140
CrossesHWY Hathaway RD
Location.4 MI N of I 195
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.65724, -70.95309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,568 (2022)
Projected traffic76,752 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$13.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 over HWY Hathaway RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is ST140 over HWY Hathaway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST140 over HWY Hathaway RD carry?

About 54,568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST140 over HWY Hathaway RD?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 over HWY Hathaway RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.