US Bridges

HWY Nash RD over ST140

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .3 MI East of Shawmut Ave · Structure no. N060353NDDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,729
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Nash RD over ST140 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Nash RD 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 1,729 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,212 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Nash RD
CrossesST140
Location.3 MI East of Shawmut Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.66517, -70.94386
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,729 (2019)
Projected traffic8,212 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Nash RD over ST140 built?

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

What condition is HWY Nash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Nash RD over ST140 carry?

About 1,729 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Nash RD over ST140?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Nash RD over ST140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.