US Bridges

ST140 over RR Bcrr

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .9 MI NE of I 195 · Structure no. N060333NCDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,136
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 over RR Bcrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST140 over RR Bcrr 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 51,136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,966 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST140
CrossesRR Bcrr
Location.9 MI NE of I 195
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.6626, -70.94737
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,136 (2021)
Projected traffic84,966 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$11.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 over RR Bcrr built?

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

What condition is ST140 over RR Bcrr 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does ST140 over RR Bcrr carry?

About 51,136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST140 over RR Bcrr?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 over RR Bcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.