US Bridges

ST140 Taunton Ave over Water Wading River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · 1.6 MI NW of Taunton T.L. · Structure no. N230213P5DOTNBI

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 Taunton Ave over Water Wading River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST140 Taunton Ave over Water Wading River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,005 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesST140 Taunton Ave
CrossesWater Wading River
Location1.6 MI NW of Taunton T.L.
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates41.94717, -71.1769
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2024)
Projected traffic21,005 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$394,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 Taunton Ave over Water Wading River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST140 Taunton Ave over Water Wading River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does ST140 Taunton Ave over Water Wading River carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST140 Taunton Ave over Water Wading River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 Taunton Ave over Water Wading River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.