US Bridges

HWY Mt Plsnt ST over ST140

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI NE of I 195 · Structure no. N060343NEDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mt Plsnt ST over ST140 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mt Plsnt ST over ST140 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 11,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,958 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mt Plsnt ST
CrossesST140
Location1.3 MI NE of I 195
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66581, -70.94317
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,285 (2022)
Projected traffic48,958 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$14.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mt Plsnt ST over ST140 built?

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

What condition is HWY Mt Plsnt ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Mt Plsnt ST over ST140 carry?

About 11,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mt Plsnt ST over ST140?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mt Plsnt ST over ST140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.