US Bridges

HWY Highland RD over ST140 NB

Good

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI NE of County ST · Structure no. L010103X6DOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Highland RD over ST140 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Highland RD over ST140 NB in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 67 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 6,725 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Highland RD
CrossesST140 NB
Location1.2 MI NE of County ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.81897, -70.96835
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,725 (2024)
Projected traffic18,952 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Highland RD over ST140 NB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is HWY Highland RD over ST140 NB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Highland RD over ST140 NB carry?

About 6,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Highland RD over ST140 NB?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Highland RD over ST140 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.