US Bridges

ST140 Taunton Ave over RR Csx/Macrr

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · MP Qn 6.64 · Structure no. N2301240LDOT634

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 Taunton Ave over RR Csx/Macrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST140 Taunton Ave over RR Csx/Macrr in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 5,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST140 Taunton Ave
CrossesRR Csx/Macrr
LocationMP Qn 6.64
RouteState Highway 140
CountyBristol County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.93886, -71.16009
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,714 (2024)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 Taunton Ave over RR Csx/Macrr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST140 Taunton Ave over RR Csx/Macrr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST140 Taunton Ave over RR Csx/Macrr carry?

About 5,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST140 Taunton Ave over RR Csx/Macrr?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 Taunton Ave over RR Csx/Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.