US Bridges

HWY Pickens ST over ST140 NB

Fair

Plymouth County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI SE of Taunton T.L. · Structure no. L010113YPDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,456
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pickens ST over ST140 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pickens ST over ST140 NB in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, 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 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 2,456 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pickens ST
CrossesST140 NB
Location1.5 MI SE of Taunton T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.82847, -70.984
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,456 (2022)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pickens ST over ST140 NB built?

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

What condition is HWY Pickens ST over ST140 NB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pickens ST over ST140 NB carry?

About 2,456 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pickens ST over ST140 NB?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pickens ST over ST140 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.