US Bridges

ST140 Summer ST over RR Macrr

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .4 MI SE of Dean ST US 44 · Structure no. T0100940VDOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,776
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 Summer ST over RR Macrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST140 Summer ST over RR Macrr in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 175 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,776 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,586 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesST140 Summer ST
CrossesRR Macrr
Location.4 MI SE of Dean ST US 44
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates41.89777, -71.08444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,776 (2024)
Projected traffic31,586 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$937,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 Summer ST over RR Macrr built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is ST140 Summer ST over RR Macrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does ST140 Summer ST over RR Macrr carry?

About 15,776 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST140 Summer ST over RR Macrr?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 Summer ST over RR Macrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.