US Bridges

HWY County ST over Comb ST140&STEVEN Stext

FairClosed to traffic

Bristol County, Massachusetts · At Mall Former W Stevens · Structure no. T010623YEDOTNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY County ST over Comb ST140&STEVEN Stext is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY County ST over Comb ST140&STEVEN Stext in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,002 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesHWY County ST
CrossesComb ST140&STEVEN Stext
LocationAt Mall Former W Stevens
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.86787, -71.04937
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic9,002 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$14.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY County ST over Comb ST140&STEVEN Stext built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY County ST over Comb ST140&STEVEN Stext 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 HWY County ST over Comb ST140&STEVEN Stext carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY County ST over Comb ST140&STEVEN Stext?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns HWY County ST over Comb ST140&STEVEN Stext?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.