US Bridges

ST140 Tremont ST over Water Three Mile River

Fair

Bristol County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Dunbar ST · Structure no. T010303P7DOTNBI

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST140 Tremont ST over Water Three Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST140 Tremont ST over Water Three Mile River in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,848 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST140 Tremont ST
CrossesWater Three Mile River
Location.2 MI E of Dunbar ST
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates41.91022, -71.12874
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2023)
Projected traffic26,848 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST140 Tremont ST over Water Three Mile River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST140 Tremont ST over Water Three Mile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ST140 Tremont ST over Water Three Mile River carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST140 Tremont ST over Water Three Mile River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns ST140 Tremont ST over Water Three Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.