US Bridges

US 1 Washngton ST over ST140 Pierce ST

Fair

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S JCT US 1 & Pine · Structure no. F060023PLDOTNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,143
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Washngton ST over ST140 Pierce ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 1 Washngton ST over ST140 Pierce ST in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 33,143 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,641 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 Washngton ST
CrossesST140 Pierce ST
Location.1 MI S JCT US 1 & Pine
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates42.07911, -71.28253
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,143 (2025)
Projected traffic42,641 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Washngton ST over ST140 Pierce ST built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Washngton ST over ST140 Pierce ST 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 1 Washngton ST over ST140 Pierce ST carry?

About 33,143 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Washngton ST over ST140 Pierce ST?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Washngton ST over ST140 Pierce ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.