US Bridges

HWY Phillips RD over ST140

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI S of Braley RD · Structure no. N060273Y0DOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Phillips RD over ST140 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Phillips RD over ST140 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Phillips RD
CrossesST140
Location1.5 MI S of Braley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.70337, -70.94381
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$10.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Phillips RD over ST140 built?

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

What condition is HWY Phillips RD over ST140 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Phillips RD over ST140 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Phillips RD over ST140?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Phillips RD over ST140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.