US Bridges

ST140 over HWY Shawmut Ave

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .8 MI NE of I 195 · Structure no. N060323NBDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,361
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 over HWY Shawmut Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST140 over HWY Shawmut Ave in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 47,361 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,866 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST140
CrossesHWY Shawmut Ave
Location.8 MI NE of I 195
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66173, -70.94858
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,361 (2023)
Projected traffic107,866 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 over HWY Shawmut Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST140 over HWY Shawmut Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ST140 over HWY Shawmut Ave carry?

About 47,361 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST140 over HWY Shawmut Ave?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 over HWY Shawmut Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.